The VM Blog
In our blog, you’ll read about everything from workplace misconduct, report writing, and investigating stale complaints to interviewing non-employee witnesses. We hope these articles help you better understand the investigative law process, where common misunderstandings and hold-ups happen, and best practices we can all employ.
Employees’ Social Media Posts And The First Amendment: What Is A Government Employer To Do?
In an era wherein social media is omnipresent, employees, like everyone, post myriad opinions on widespread topics across their social media platforms. Employers may receive complaints related to their employees’ social media activity and have to decide whether discipline is appropriate. While the First Amendment does not restrain private employers from restricting employee speech, the First Amendment does place some restraints on government employers’ ability to do so. However, this does not mean that a government employee’s right to freedom of speech is without limitations.