Legal Aspects of Social Media in the Workplace | Houston Center SBDC
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Registration is no longer available.
***This class has been cancelled.***
Join us for this in-person session and receive the latest legal updates on social media and how it impacts your business. Reviews, employees’ social posts, privacy rights, and cyberbullying are just a few of the areas that will be discussed.
Highlights:
- Social media in the hiring process
- Employee termination due to social media usage
- Social media and remote workers
- National Labor Relations Act
- Protecting company information and trade secrets
- Truth in Advertising: Federal Trade Commission restrictions
- Texas Defamation Law and Business Disparagement
- Cyberbullying and criminal consequences
This class is intended for business owners, managers, and HR representatives who want to understand the legal aspects of social media in their business.
Presenter:
Trisha Barita, Managing Attorney, Barita Law Firm, PLLC
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Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.
No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.
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Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Houston Center SBDC (713) 752-8488 for accommodations, or if you have questions about this class.
