According to the CT Law Tribune, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit has reaffirmed that employers cannot terminate workers for critical comments made on social media, as long as the comments involve a discussion of working conditions.

Be very careful if you want to discipline or terminate an employee for criticizing the company on social media. If you have questions or concerns, call us at KardasLarson and we will help you navigate through the pitfalls of these situations!