Social media practices employers should avoid

Social media practices employers should avoid

From HR{preneur}® by ADP® by ADP

November 17, 2025 · 9 min · Episode 150

About this episode

The episode discusses social media practices that employers should avoid to navigate compliance issues during hiring and employee management.

The popularity of social media continues to bring potential compliance issues for employers trying to navigate the hiring process as well as when managing employee conduct. Join us as we discuss the social media practices that employers should avoid. Listen in as we cover: [00:58] Finding and using off-limits information [01:45] Failing to vet job-related information [02:20] Using ad-targeting tools inappropriately [02:59] Taking adverse action for discussing pay [03:35] Asking for employees’ log-in information [04:19] Requiring employees to “friend” them [04:56] Failing to respond to harassment on social media [05:20] Targeting lawful off-duty conduct This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date. Copyright © 2025 ADP, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The ADP logo, ADP, RUN Powered by ADP, and HR{preneur} are…

Topics covered

  • social media practices
  • compliance issues
  • hiring process
  • employee conduct

Keywords

  • off-limits information
  • job-related information
  • ad-targeting tools
  • pay discussions
  • employee log-in information
  • harassment on social media
  • off-duty conduct

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