Can you check social media posts of job applicants?

Not in New York. A law that went into effect on March 12, 2024, employees are barred from rejecting job applicants to disclose their user name, password, or other details facilitating access to their social media accounts. The same law prohibits an employer from discharging, disciplining, or otherwise penalizing an employee from failing to disclose information needed to access the employee’s social media posts. #IdeaoftheDay

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