Social Media in the Workplace: Workplace Policies, Privacy Concerns, Harassment Claims, and Confidentiality Risks

Jonathan T. Hyman | Wickens Herzer Panza

Jon Hyman is a trusted advisor to small and mid-sized businesses across various industries, helping them solve workforce challenges and defend against legal disputes. He chairs the Firm’s Employment and Labor practice group and its Craft Beer practice group, and serves on the Firm’s Board of Directors. Jon works closely with clients on all aspects of labor and employment law, providing proactive solutions to prevent issues and a strong defense in litigation when conflicts arise.

As outside in house counsel, Jon is the go-to advisor businesses call when they need help with employee terminations, drafting policies, handling leave or accommodations, or navigating tricky internal complaints. He also brings deep expertise in areas like wage and hour compliance, workplace technology issues, and union avoidance. Jon builds lasting partnerships with his clients, understanding their unique challenges and helping them achieve long-term compliance and success.

When it comes to litigation, Jon stands up for businesses in disputes over discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, non-competes, trade secrets, wage and hour issues, and union matters. Jon works with his clients to craft targeted defense strategies that protect their interests and aim for resolutions that support their broader business goals.

Jon also leads the Firm’s Craft Beer practice, where he helps breweries, brewpubs, taprooms, and other craft beer businesses tackle their unique legal and regulatory needs. Jon writes the award-winning Ohio Employer Law Blog (www.ohioemployerlawblog.com), which the ABA Blawg Hall of Fame recognized for its daily insights on labor and employment law. His updates help his clients, HR professionals, and other business leaders stay ahead of labor and employment law changes that impact their daily operations.

I. Employee rights and employer policies | 1:00pm – 1:20pm

II. Privacy and monitoring in the digital age | 1:20pm – 1:40pm

III. Harassment, discrimination, and workplace culture | 1:40pm – 2:00pm

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

IV. Confidentiality, trade secrets, and employer protection | 2:10pm – 2:30pm

V. Hiring, firing, and the role of social media | 2:30pm – 2:50pm

VI. Employer social media use and compliance risks | 2:50pm – 3:10pm