“Social Media Screening” has become a popular way for employers to harvest information about job applicants from social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. As of 2022, it is estimated that the United States alone has more than 300 million social media users.
However, while social media holds a treasure trove of available information about job applicants, there are several issues employers should consider when using social media screening that will help them avoid any potential legal or workplace dangers. This white paper will share ten of these issues.
