NLRB and EEOC Leaders Caution Against Looking at Employment Applicants’ Social Media Activity

On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, NLRB General Counsel Richard Griffin, NLRB Board Member Harry Johnson, and EEOC Commissioner Chai Feldblum participated in a panel discussion that touched upon employers’ use of social media during the hiring process.  Their remarks highlighted the need for employers to be cautious about looking at potential hires’ social media profiles and posts.

 

The panelists explained that while hiring managers can look at applicants’ personal details or opinions that are posted online, they cannot use those details or opinions when making hiring decisions.  Easy enough right?

 

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