Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter are becoming a more and more used way an integral part of the way people communicate. These sites are increasingly used by members of the legal profession both in their personal and business capacities.
Current Use Of Social Media In Business Practice:
Because social media sites have been growing more and more popular, employers are taking
advantage and using these sites in their hiring processes. Companies and organizations
looking to hire applicants have seen an increasing value in utilizing social media to check the
background of individuals.
A 2008 survey of US Human Resources departments found 84% of employers utilized online search engines to find applicants, an increase from 77% back in 2006
There is no law in place that restricts employers from considering information on an individual's social network profiles when making a recruitment decision.
Legal:
There is a large concern of people who believe that employers may not hire someone due to their physical appearance (race etc.) or beliefs from information they find on social media websites. This is argued that the employers can breach the Sex Discrimination act without being actually caught for it.
Ethical:
Through public profiles, employers may see protected class information or sensitive and private activities that are not job-relevant but that may influence the employer's view of a candidate, which brings in both legal and ethical questions
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