Can employers see who posted on Glassdoor?

Can employers see who posted on Glassdoor?

Resumes uploaded to Glassdoor are not searchable by employers or other users. The only time an employer can see your resume is when you submit it directly with a job application.

What happens if an employee posts on a public website?

“If an employee posts on a public site and uses the employer’s name, the employer has the right to review the posts – and in fact, the employer should be routinely making sure its name, brand and online reputation are not improperly tarnished.

What should an employer do if a former employee posts a statement?

If the former employee who has posted the statement is identifiable, the employer should send a ” cease and desist” letter before bringing a claim. That said, consideration should be given to whether such action might, in the circumstances, simply ” fan the flames” and make the situation worse.

Can a company employee post anything on Facebook?

Employees can’t just post anything they want on Facebook or anywhere else. Libel or slander or posting comments about individuals that are not related to your work environment are not protected. Posting confidential company information, good or bad, is not protected. Be Careful. Employees need to be careful about what they post.

Is it illegal to post positive information about your employer?

“Finally, an area where employees find themselves in legal hot water is when they post positive information about their employer – but fail to disclose that they are employees. The Federal Trade Commission has specific regulations about employees disclosing their affiliation with a business if they post positive information online.

“If an employee posts on a public site and uses the employer’s name, the employer has the right to review the posts – and in fact, the employer should be routinely making sure its name, brand and online reputation are not improperly tarnished.

Is it legal for an employer to take action on an online post?

“Yes, there are legal protections that employers can utilize if they need or want to take action on an online post made by an employee. First, there is a great deal of case law authorizing (and in some cases mandating) disciplinary action against employees who engage in harmful conduct online.

If the former employee who has posted the statement is identifiable, the employer should send a ” cease and desist” letter before bringing a claim. That said, consideration should be given to whether such action might, in the circumstances, simply ” fan the flames” and make the situation worse.

“Finally, an area where employees find themselves in legal hot water is when they post positive information about their employer – but fail to disclose that they are employees. The Federal Trade Commission has specific regulations about employees disclosing their affiliation with a business if they post positive information online.