Jane Erroll has applied for a position with Lakes Distributi

Jane Erroll has applied for a position with Lakes Distribution Company. When Jane arrives for her interview she is asked several questions about events and photos that were posted on her Facebook page. Jane has an open setting on her Facebook page so that it is publicly available. Jane apparently did not provide sufficient explanations for what was posted on her Facebook page and does not get the job despite being qualified for the position. Which of the following statements is correct about Jane’s experience?

a. The employer’s conduct violated federal law.

b. As long as the employer looked at all the job candidates’ Facebook pages, the employer has not violated any federal laws.

c. Jane must give her consent before the employer can look at her Facebook page.

d. The employer has violated the Stored Communications Act.

Solution

According to national standard United States - BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking, the employer has not violated any federal laws if employer checked the Facebook pages of all candidates which is part of recruitment strategy used by the employer. Hence the correct option is b. As long as the employer looked at all the job candidates’ Facebook pages, the employer has not violated any federal laws.