Bell Nunnally’s Jay Wallace Explores Social Media Issues for Employers

Bell Nunnally Partner Jay M. Wallace authored the Texas Lawyer article, “Social Media Savvy for General Counsel.” In the piece, he explores the impact of social media on the workplace and its ramifications for employers. Wallace identifies and details pitfalls of a ubiquitous, always-on smartphone culture for companies including: discrimination and harassment concerns; potential leakage of company trade secrets; and the potential negative impact such devices and networks can have on a corporate culture. He also looks at what recourse employers have in light of both privacy and free speech concerns. The full text is available here.