News & Knowledge Off-Duty Employee Social Media Use: When Is Disciplinary Action Appropriate? Off-Duty Employee Social Media Use: When Is Disciplinary Action Appropriate? As a general rule, an employee has a right to freely engage in off-duty activities of their choice and to express their opinions and viewpoints on social media without interference from their employer. A number of state and federal laws provide employees certain protections when engaging in off-duty activities. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is a federal law that prohibits employers from punishing workers for discussing wages, working conditions, and terms of employment, all of which are considered “concerted organizing activity.” That can include complaints about management, low wages, and colleagues. These protections extend to union and non-union… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. If you are a member but do not have an account, you can register for an account. If you are unable to register, or want to learn more about becoming a Curi member, contact us for more assistance. As of January 30, 2025, signing in to Curi.com will be easier and more secure. We have a new unified “Sign in” for all clients with multi-factor authentication (MFA). After entering your password, the same one you use now, you will also enter a code sent to your registered email account. Contact us with any questions. Sign In Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT September 24, 2024October 3, 2024Clinical Care | Hospitals/Health Systems | Practice Management | Risk Management *New* Team Physicians: Managing Professional Liability Risks CONTRACTS Risks: Informal relationships may lead to the unwitting establishment of physician-patient relationships and misunderstandings about physicians’ responsibilities. The practice may incur significant expenses if co-branding… Read more August 21, 2024January 2, 2025Continuing Medical Education (CME) | Practice Management Suicide Review of Risk Factors, Demographics, Screening and Treatment Suicide in Adults for the Practice Setting Join Monica Cooke & Ethlynne Thomas as they provide an overview of screening tools used to evaluate the risk of suicide in patients and documentation of risk in medical records. This program will also describe the risk and liabilities related to patients at risk of suicide. Read more August 20, 2024August 20, 2024Early Intervention | Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management | Senior Living HEAL Early Intervention Toolkit: Communicating After Adverse Outcomes WHY IT MATTERS A commitment to accurate and compassionate communication with patients/residents and their families is at the heart of healing. When adverse outcomes occur, care… Read more