Can an employer discipline an employee for posting disparaging comments about the company on social media if the post was created on personal time? First, if you don’t already have one, you need a social networking policy, which outlines what employees can and cannot do with the Internet and social networking sites in relation to their job. The law in this area is quickly changing and employer rights are not so clear. You may want to seek help from an attorney or HR consultant to help you draft a policy or help you in interpreting your rights as an employer. And if you are considering disciplining or terminating an employee, it is strongly recommended that you seek counsel before doing so. 

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