In today’s hyper-connected world, a single tweet or Facebook post can end a career overnight. From viral videos of employee outbursts to heated political rants on personal accounts, social media has blurred the lines between our private opinions and professional lives. Employers are increasingly faced with difficult questions: Can we fire someone for what they say online? And employees are asking: Do we have any right to speak our minds without risking our jobs?
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In today’s hyper-connected world, a single tweet or Facebook post can end a career overnight. From viral videos of employee outbursts to heated political rants on personal accounts, social media has blurred the lines between our private opinions and professional lives. Employers are increasingly faced with difficult questions: Can we fire someone for what they say online? And employees are asking: Do we have any right to speak our minds without risking our jobs?
This program explores these questions, focusing on how political and social media posts are getting people fired, and the rights and remedies under Illinois and federal law that come into play. It addresses the crucial differences between on-duty vs. off-duty speech, private vs. public employment, and dive into how the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) protects certain critical speech. Real-life examples from the last decade – some fascinating, some alarming – illustrate how the law is evolving in the TikTok age.
David Fish, Workplace Law Partners, Chicago
Expires: 11/1/2027
