National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting employees' rights to discuss working conditions and affecting restrictions on work-related communications
First Amendment: Constitutional considerations regarding free speech, particularly relevant for public sector employees
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Guidelines: Federal guidelines governing disclosure requirements for endorsements and transparency in promotional content
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, and ADEA, protecting against workplace discrimination
Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): Federal law governing privacy of electronic communications, including the Stored Communications Act (SCA)
Intellectual Property Laws: Including Copyright Act, trademark laws, and trade secret protections affecting content ownership and sharing
State Social Media Privacy Laws: State-specific legislation protecting employee privacy rights on social media platforms
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements including HIPAA (healthcare), FINRA (financial services), and SEC regulations
Right-to-Work Laws: State-specific laws affecting employment relationships and workplace policies
Off-Duty Conduct Laws: State laws protecting employees' legal activities outside of work hours
Company Policy Framework: Existing confidentiality agreements, NDAs, code of conduct, and employee handbook provisions that must align with social media policy
