The Internet and its wealth of information (especially on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter) offer an incredible amount of personal data about both job applicants and a company's current employees. Should employers seek out this information prior to making employment-related decisions (such as hiring, corrective action, termination, etc.) -- or do the risks outweigh the rewards?  
 
Please join us on July 17 when our Small Business Advisory Council hosts "Legal Hazards of Social Media", designed to help employers make informed decisions with regard to social media.The seminar presentation will specifically address the following topics and offers suggestions for employers facing the latest challenges of the virtual world:  

• Different types of technology and social media
• Benefits/pitfall of using social media in making employment based decisions
• Legal updates and interesting cases that have come up on this issue
• Practical tips and best practices as it relates to social media use in the workplace