Texas Employment Law Update: Employee Handbooks, Social Media and Background Checks

Gain a better understanding of the top issues faced in Texas employment law.

Technology continues to change the practice of law and the way employers conduct business. Social media presents new issues in the workplace. Employers need be aware of and begin to understand how to identify potential problems stemming from technology and social media. They should also be able to assess the risk versus any potential benefit in utilizing social media. This topic helps businesses navigate through these developing employment issues. Best practices and common pitfalls with employee handbooks and utilizing employment background checks will be highlighted. This information is critical for employers so they can ensure their businesses stay up-to-date in the ever changing technology landscape.

Learning Objectives

- You will be able to identify issues that are facing employers in the 21st Century due to social media.

- You will be able to recognize the importance of an employee handbook to the workforce and management.

- You will be able to discuss best practices in the development and implementation of an employee handbook and the use of criminal background information.

- You will be able to review your employee handbook and workplace practices to determine whether certain policies need to be revised or added in your workplace.