Should You Post That?

According to Search Engine Journal, there are 4.8 billion social media users worldwide, representing 59.9% of the global population and 92.7% of all internet users. Additionally, there were 150 million new social media users between April 2022 and April 2023 — a 3.2% increase year-over-year.

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By those numbers, almost everyone has a social media account. We can almost guarantee that all employees have a social media account. Many are open to the public. But, setting your accounts to “private” doesn’t satisfy the possible liability to getting hired.

“It takes discipline not to let social media steal your time.” -Alexis Ohanian

In today’s social media-driven world, where everything from business deals and political decisions are made, we must be acutely aware of what we share and who we are in the online world.

When we explore the intersection of social media and employment law, we examine how employers use social media in hiring decisions, potential legal challenges, and employee rights.

While the availability of this information does not inherently lead to discrimination, employers who make adverse employment…