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28 August 2015

Oregon Prohibits Employers From Requiring Employees Or Applicants To Establish And Maintain Social Media Accounts

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On June 2, the Oregon governor signed a statute that prohibits employers from forcing their employees or job applicants to have social media accounts as a condition of employment.
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On June 2, the Oregon governor signed a statute that prohibits employers from forcing their employees or job applicants to have social media accounts as a condition of employment. The law also prevents employers from requiring employees to allow advertising on their personal social media accounts. The law becomes effective on January 1, 2016.

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