How to Get Fired or Sued in 140 Characters or Less

Because of the popularity of internet sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and LinkedIn, employee blogging, tweeting, and friending has become an everyday occurrence. Online social networking sites and blogs can be used for many purposes, including communication with friends and business colleagues, marketing, uploading photos and videos, among other activities. Unfortunately for employers, as this technology continues to progress, develop, and grow, so do related employment law issues.

Join Molly Cherry as she discusses some of the benefits and legal pitfalls behind the use of social networking in the workplace, using real world examples and making some practical suggestions for employers.

Molly Cherry is a member at Nexsen Pruet, LLC, where she practices general business litigation and employment and labor law. She is a Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court and has been named for four consecutive years in the list of Best Lawyers® and Super Lawyers® in South Carolina. Ms. Cherry serves on the Board of Directors for the South Carolina Women Lawyers' Association, the Trident Literacy Association, and the Tri-County Human Resources Management Association.