This semester, I’m writing about how social media has changed/is changing the face of employment discrimination law suits. In that vein, here’s an article from the NYTimes about how employers have attempted to limit employee speech online – regulations which have clashed with union advocates and federal regulations.
I understand the NLRB’s argument, but I am also concerned that the speech involved has the potential to cause much more harm than say discussion around a water cooler. Does the increased threat justify a level of intrusion not previously warranted in an era free of social media?