When Employees Talk: Key Issues for the Fashion Industry & Social Media

Last fall, the New York Times reported, “With the rise of social media, many business owners have sought to control what their employees post on the various social networks.” However, recent litigation proves that employers should tread carefully. The National Labor Relations Act gives every employee the right to engage in protected concerted activity, which includes complaints made from employees to other employees made on social media.

Fashion Counsel’s Executive Series offers analysis and key points of law impacting Fashion executives. Fashion Counsel host Anthony Lupo, partner and leader of the firm’s Fashion, Luxury Goods & Retail practice, conducts one-on-one interviews with fashion CEOs and business leaders.