Using Social Media Profiles to Hire People
Many employers are now using social media profiles as part of the hiring process . Even though it might seem like a good idea, employers should be aware of some legal issues before using social media profiles to decide who to hire. No matter what an employer says, they don't need to see an employee's social media profile to decide whether or not to hire them. But social media accounts are still subject to some privacy laws. For instance, the Fair Credit Reporting Act requires certain kinds of information to be given. Employers also need to clarify what information is protected by privacy settings and what is not. People who break the law have to pay fines. Also, they could be sued for unfair treatment. The law may also require employees to give up information about their social media accounts when that information is needed for an investigation. The username, password, and user names are all part of this. Employers also can't force workers to join social media sites or post