Studying NY, NJ Case Law On Employee Social Media Rights

Can employees be fired for the content of their social media posts? The answer may depend on which side of the Hudson River the employee works.

As individuals seem increasingly comfortable posting their thoughts and opinions online, employers are faced with the decision of whether to terminate an employee for controversial social media posts made on personal accounts.

An employer's ability to fire an employee for a social media post may differ depending on whether the employee works in New Jersey or New York.