Perspective
Feb. 27, 2013
California in the minority on accessing employee social media
California joined Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, Michigan and Illinois by enacting a bill which creates guidelines and restrictions for employers in regard to accessing private social media. By Imbar Sagi
Since the rise of social media, employers have used this evolving medium as a method to screen their prospective and existing employees. A recent study conducted by North Carolina State University found that applicants are less willing to take a job offer if they are screened during the application process because they felt their privacy was invaded. In contrast, another recent university-based study found that a 10-minute review of a Facebook page...
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