Should your boss have access to your private Facebook posts and photos? Some companies are now requiring potential and current employees give them access to their social media activity, but a new bill proposed in Georgia would ban that.
More than likely, your current or potential employers are checking out what you do online. Experts say a growing number of companies are even requiring that you turn over your passwords to accounts like Facebook and Twitter.
Chris Havrilla is a recruiting consultant whom companies turn to when they're looking for new employees. She says looking at your Facebook and Twitter accounts are all part of the hiring process now.
"The rule of thumb is if you don't want your mother to know, don't want your employer to know, don't want your friends to know, it probably shouldn't go up online," Havrilla said.
In 2009, a Barrow County teacher was fired over Facebook photos that showed her holding an alcoholic drink while she was on vacation in Europe. Now, a state lawmaker wants to step in.
If it passes, House Bill 116 would prevent employers and potential employers from asking for access to your social media accounts. Six states have already passed bills similar to the one Representative Sandra Scott is proposing.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:31 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:31:23 GMT
Later today, Georgia State Rep. Tyrone Brooks is expected to speak publicly about his recent arrest on fraud and tax charges. Brooks was arraigned in federal court on Wednesday.
Later today, Georgia State Rep. Tyrone Brooks is expected to speak publicly about his recent arrest on fraud and tax charges. Brooks was arraigned in federal court on Wednesday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:32 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:32:32 GMT
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It's also a great time to thank veterans for their service to our country—veterans just like World War II American hero Lew Fern.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:56:30 GMT
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:55:59 GMT
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home.
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home. Just one day later, some of her family members were in Oklahoma near where the tornado hit.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:50:14 GMT
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground.
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground. Both victims are 6-year-old boys who are in kindergarten at Rocky Plains Elementary School, where the attack happened.
Should you have to give your boss or potential employers access to your Facebook page?
