• Requests for Private Social Media Credentials: Do not require employees to share their account passwords. • Bans on Pay or Benefits Discussions: Attempts to prevent these conversations can violate labor laws. • Prohibitions on Media Contact: While employees have the right to speak to the media, you can require them to specify that they speak as individuals, not company representatives. What To Include • Clear Examples of Unacceptable Behavior: Specify that hate speech, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, threats of violence or condoning acts of violence on social media platforms will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. • Practical, easy-to-understand rules that apply to employee behavior online: • Respect Company Values: Communicate company values to employees and encourage them to align their online conduct with those values. • Update Privacy Settings: Employees must regularly review and update their social media privacy settings. Your Local, Family-Run Supplier of Caskets, Urns & Vaults At Medallion Vault & Casket, we’re a second generation family-run funeral supplier providing personal, friendly and professional service to our funeral home clients. Get in touch to learn more about how we can serve you! (406) 652-6605 • medallionvc@outlook.com www.medallioncasket.com • Do Not Share Internal Information: Prohibit posting confidential business information, financial details or sensitive customer information. • Think Before You Post: Remind employees that posts can have personal and professional consequences. • Anything required by specific state laws. This article was provided by SESCO Management Consultants. NFDA’s Endorsed Provider partner, SESCO Management Consultants, offers free or discounted access to a wide variety of information and services, including free, unlimited telephone and email consultations, an employee handbook development checklist, compliance recommendations and more. For more information on NFDA’s partnership with SESCO and the services they provide, please visit nfda.org/endorsedproviders. Directors Digest | 9
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