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Do Employers Using Facebook for Background Checks Face Legal Risks
As employers increasingly turn to social networking sites like Facebook to conduct background checks on job applicants and employees, a potential face-off is brewing regarding the legality of this practice, according to reports from Financial Week and The New York...

"Do Employers Using Facebook for Background Checks Face Legal Risks"
Posted by Carolyn Elefant: “As employers increasingly turn to social networking sites like Facebook to conduct background checks on job...

Do Employers Using Facebook for Background Checks Face Legal RisksLegal Blog Watch
As employers increasingly turn to social networking sites like Facebook to conduct background checks on job applicants and employees, a potential face-off is brewing regarding the legality of this practice, according to reports from Financial Week and The New York...

Employment Law Online Resource: The Privacy Right Clearinghouse and Employment Background Checks
Today's online resource comes from the The Privacy Right Clearinghouse and is directed towards employees - Employment Background Checks:"Whether you are hired or promoted for a job may depend on the information revealed in a background check...

Teleconference On Facebook, MySpace, and Other Websites to Scope Out New Hires
I would like to thank everyone who participated in the BLR teleconference this morning.  It was a pleasure speaking to everyone.  Due to the great interest in this topic, we will be conducting the seminar again on at least one one occasion, maybe two...

Teleconference On Using Facebook, MySpace, and Other Websites to Scope Out New Hires
I would like to thank everyone who participated in the BLR teleconference this morning.  It was a pleasure speaking to everyone.  Due to the great interest in this topic, we will be conducting the seminar again on at least one one occasion, maybe two...

Employee Lawsuits
Dealing with violence in the workplace

Facebook / Blockbuster
alleging that Facebook distributed your Blockbuster movie rental information without your knowledge or consent.

Settlement Proposed in Class Action Against Facebook
Facebook will Close Beacon in Proposed Settlement

Sunscreen Manufacturers Face Class Actions over Misleading Advertising
Banana Boat, Coppertone Face Class Action in Canada

Facebook
Downloading Games Linked to Possible Identity Theft

Facebook
Wins $873 Million Settlement

Estate Planners Face Elder Abuse Class Action
California Estate Planners Face Elder Abuse Class Action