Violating Employers Social Networking Policy

Violating an employer’s social networking policy, like a violation of any other employer’s policy, is generally legal grounds for firing or other form of discipline. Most employee business social networking policies prohibit social networking on company time, or posting anything online that reflects negatively on the company. as well as any confidential company information. However, if a business’s social networking media policy covers too much ground, disciplining an employee for social networking activity may cause trouble for the employer.

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What is wrongful termination and how can I prove it?

Wrongful termination may occur in circumstances where an employer does not follow its own policy and procedures for dismissing an employee. This is otherwise known as an employer breaching an implied contract between the employer and employee. An implied contract is a contract in which the terms have not been specifically agreed upon between the employer and employee.

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Unemployment Compensation Benefits Disqualifications

Unemployment disqualifications, factors disqualifying individuals from receiving unemployment benefits, can occur for a variety of reasons from having been terminated from employment for cause to classification as an independent contractor when you thought you were an employee.

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