Isaac is social media friends with many of his co-workers at a large marketing firm. Like many of his "Gen Z" contempor
Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 8:05 am
Isaac is social media friends with many of his
co-workers at a large marketing firm. Like many of his "Gen
Z" contemporaries, he regularly uses various forms of social media
to highlight his activities and express his opinions. On
Friday night after work, Isaac and some friends went out to a bar
and posted photos and videos of themselves drinking and having a
good time. One of Isaac's friends posted a video of their
night out, which includes of Isaac making derogatory comments about
other patrons, including an ethnic slur and comments about women's
bodies, clothing choices and perceptions of their chastity.
The video does not go "viral" but is viewed by several
co-workers over the next week, some of whom complain to their
supervisors. Isaac has not engaged in such behavior in the
workplace and none of the comments pertain to his co-workers.
Which of the following is true?
Because Isaac works for a private employer, he has more
protection than if he works in the public sector.
Isaac has a claim against the friend who posted the video that
got him in trouble because it was an an invasion of his privacy and
therefore an improper seizure under the 4th Amendment.
The employer can discipline Isaac for his conduct outside of the
workplace, if it reflects badly on the employer or its
workforce.
Because Isaac has never engaged in such conduct in the
workplace, any negative action taken against Isaac by the
employer would give rise to a tort claim such as false light or
intrusion into seclusion.
co-workers at a large marketing firm. Like many of his "Gen
Z" contemporaries, he regularly uses various forms of social media
to highlight his activities and express his opinions. On
Friday night after work, Isaac and some friends went out to a bar
and posted photos and videos of themselves drinking and having a
good time. One of Isaac's friends posted a video of their
night out, which includes of Isaac making derogatory comments about
other patrons, including an ethnic slur and comments about women's
bodies, clothing choices and perceptions of their chastity.
The video does not go "viral" but is viewed by several
co-workers over the next week, some of whom complain to their
supervisors. Isaac has not engaged in such behavior in the
workplace and none of the comments pertain to his co-workers.
Which of the following is true?
Because Isaac works for a private employer, he has more
protection than if he works in the public sector.
Isaac has a claim against the friend who posted the video that
got him in trouble because it was an an invasion of his privacy and
therefore an improper seizure under the 4th Amendment.
The employer can discipline Isaac for his conduct outside of the
workplace, if it reflects badly on the employer or its
workforce.
Because Isaac has never engaged in such conduct in the
workplace, any negative action taken against Isaac by the
employer would give rise to a tort claim such as false light or
intrusion into seclusion.