Overview
By Wednesday: In addition to your reading of Chapter Four and the video resources, watch/read the additional sources below:
Freedom of Speech - Social Media Article
Podcast: Key Social Media Issues Affecting the Workplace
To what extent may an employer infringe upon or monitor the private life of an employee specifically an employee's social media posts? Does the employer have a right or is this a violation of free speech? Is there an ethical violation on the part of the employer, employee or both? Discuss your position in detail.
By Saturday: Respond to at least 2 of your classmates' posts. Even if you agree with the legal opinion and position of your classmate, you should take the position as the opposition. Remember that all legal disputes have at least two positions.
*** Your initial response is due by 11:55 p.m. on the due date. Your responses to at least two of your classmates' posts are due by 11:55 p.m. on the second due date. In order to receive full credit for this discussion, you must: 1) Post your initial discussion on time and it must be of substance that can encourage discussion among your classmates. Your initial post must be supported by at least three scholarly articles or reputable sources. 2) Post to at least TWO of your classmates' discussion posts. Your response to a classmate's discussion post must be supported by at least two scholarly articles or reputable sources. 3) You must cite your sources used in accordance with APA guidelines. If you are using the words or paraphrasing the words of another author, you need to let us know who that was and where we can find the information. ***