WEBINAR
Social Media & the Law:
What HR Professionals Need to Know
January
Monday
January
01
1999
at
10:00 AM
(Eastern)
In today’s always-connected world, a single social media post can catapult your organization into the spotlight — for better or worse.
Whether it’s an employee going viral or company news being shared online, HR professionals are increasingly expected to navigate the legal and reputational fallout. Do you know how to respond swiftly, legally and effectively?
Join us for a timely 75-minute webinar designed specifically for HR professionals. You’ll get clear, actionable guidance on how to create a legally compliant social media policy, address viral situations as they arise and understand where employee rights intersect with employer responsibilities.
We’ll break down key federal and state laws — including NLRB guidelines and free speech considerations — so you can make informed decisions that protect your people and your brand.
Whether you’re building your first policy or refining an existing one, this session will equip you with the tools to stay ahead of social media risks and keep your organization out of the headlines for the wrong reasons. Don’t miss this essential training!
Webinar Agenda
Develop and implement a compliant, legally sound social media policy.
Identify and respond to high-risk employee social media behavior.
Protect the organization from reputational damage and legal fallout when a social media incident occurs.
Understand how free speech, NLRB guidelines and state laws interact with workplace policies.
Meet Michael
Michael Elkins is a nationally recognized labor and employment law attorney with more than 24 years of experience. He is frequently featured in top media outlets, including CNN, Forbes, Newsweek, The New York Daily News, Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance and The Miami Herald. He is the founder of MLE Law, a full-service labor, employment and business law firm that leverages modern technology to offer efficient, transparent and predictable legal solutions. His practice focuses on day-to-day legal guidance, employment-related litigation at all levels, administrative claims and employer-employee disputes. A pioneer in legal marketing, Michael uses social media to share insights on trending employment and sports law topics. You can connect with him on TikTok and Instagram.
Registration Bonuses
Employee Handbook Essentials
Everyone who signs up will receive a copy of Employee Handbook Essentials. Whether you’re starting from scratch or simply updating your handbook, this white paper will walk you through a foolproof process and provide 20 customizable sample policies, including one on social media. Take the guesswork out of one of the most important documents for your organization.
30-Day Free Trial to The HR Weekly
You’ll also receive one month of exclusive access to The HR Weekly, our comprehensive service with all the HR advice and compliance tools to simplify your job … and to keep your organization out of court. So that you continue to benefit from The HR Weekly, we will continue your subscription after that for the then current rate, unless you tell us “no, thanks”—your choice.
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Recertification Credits
Business Management Daily is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
This Program has been pre-approved for 1.25 HR (General) credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
We promise you'll be satisfied
If this webinar fails to meet your needs in any way, we will refund 100% of your tuition – every penny you paid – but your course materials and registration bonuses will be yours to keep. No hassles, no questions asked.
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