Social Networking sites are coming under a new kind of scrutiny. This time future employers and current employers are looking at them. Employers are starting to take a look at Facebook and Myspace; they are looking at these sites when they are evaluating employees and potential employees. One of the arguments for the ability to look at social networking, is that they are comparing it to a background check, as long as they give the employee a a chance to explain themselves. Opponents of this new development say that the photos, the comments, and the other information cannot be verified as true. It also gives employers photos of the employee which can open the door to discrimination. So as of right now it is still a controversy. In my own personal opinion I do not feel that they should be used, an employee's personal life should not be up for discussion unless it affects the job.
What do you think? Should employers be allowed to look at your social networks when evaluating you?
http://www. associatedcontent.com/article/61351/social_networking_can_be_perilous_to.html?cat=31
http://www.ctemploymentlawblog.com/2008/09/articles/hr-issues/using-social-networking-sites-for-employment-screening-is-there-a-right-answer/
