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Fab1b

The Bald A-Hole!!

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Mar 20, 2012 7:12 PM
I do agree terrible though. I wouldn't hand over any passwords, etc either but I think we all know our employers probably watch us and would like to watch us more like the govt! Probably when you apply now at most companies they google your name, search facebook, other social sites, etc.....Anyone that doesn't set their private settings are idiots!
Mar 20, 2012 7:12pm
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Mooney44Cards

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Mar 20, 2012 7:21 PM
dwccrew;1122434 wrote:This doesn't even seem like it could be legal to ask in an interview. Where does it end? As others on this thread have said, e-mail passwords? Bank account info.? Home inspections? This is a terrible idea for employers to try and access this type of information.
Questions not allowed in interviews are largely as a result of the question revealing information about the job applicant being part of a protected class (race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, etc). The asking of a FB password alone isn't really outing or excluding any protected class. BUT, I could certainly see that as a potential court case because an employer could use information gathered from the FB page to find out someone's age, religion, race, color, etc. It's certainly very shaky ground. Which is why they ASK you for the info, if you give it up willingly, you're pretty much fucking yourself and your legal case, but if you refuse and don't get hired, I can certainly see that being a potential law suit, given the right circumstances.
Mar 20, 2012 7:21pm
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Con_Alma

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12,198 posts
Mar 20, 2012 9:33 PM
justincredible;1122190 wrote:What does being a derelict have to do with not giving up your password? Personal **** in my email is just that, personal. What I discuss in my emails is absolutely no business of a potential employer. Seriously, anyone that gives up their passwords should die in a fire.
I don't know what being a derelict has to do with giving up your password.A company asking for your facebook password may be interested in determining if you are a derelict and being such may not be the type of person they would want representing them or lending to their culture in the workplace.

If you choose not to provide the password, it's not an issue. The company just won't be willing to risk adding a potential derelict to their labor force. that's all.
Mar 20, 2012 9:33pm
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sportchampps

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7,361 posts
Mar 20, 2012 9:39 PM
I would sue for sure and could see this case going to the higher courts.
Mar 20, 2012 9:39pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

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Mar 20, 2012 9:42 PM
Con_Alma;1122532 wrote:I don't know what being a derelict has to do with giving up your password.A company asking for your facebook password may be interested in determining if you are a derelict and being such may not be the type of person they would want representing them or lending to their culture in the workplace.

If you choose not to provide the password, it's not an issue. The company just won't be willing to risk adding a potential derelict to their labor force. that's all.

I could have a squeaky clean facebook and still be a derelict.
Mar 20, 2012 9:42pm
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Laley23

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Mar 20, 2012 10:23 PM
justincredible;1122539 wrote:I could have a squeaky clean facebook and still be a derelict.
I have a squeaky clean FaceBook...I assure you I am a derelict!
Mar 20, 2012 10:23pm
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dwccrew

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7,817 posts
Mar 21, 2012 1:41 AM
Mooney44Cards;1122442 wrote:Questions not allowed in interviews are largely as a result of the question revealing information about the job applicant being part of a protected class (race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, etc). The asking of a FB password alone isn't really outing or excluding any protected class. BUT, I could certainly see that as a potential court case because an employer could use information gathered from the FB page to find out someone's age, religion, race, color, etc. It's certainly very shaky ground. Which is why they ASK you for the info, if you give it up willingly, you're pretty much ****ing yourself and your legal case, but if you refuse and don't get hired, I can certainly see that being a potential law suit, given the right circumstances.
Allowing them to have access to your FB account could possibly give up information that is protected such as race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. There is a reason they give you a "private" option when setting up your FB account.
Mar 21, 2012 1:41am
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Con_Alma

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Mar 21, 2012 6:54 AM
justincredible;1122539 wrote:I could have a squeaky clean facebook and still be a derelict.
No doubt. I don't suggest that you wouldn't be.

One can also have good credit and still be irresponsible.

They are just indicators that are useful in making the decisions by the employer.
Mar 21, 2012 6:54am
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Con_Alma

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Mar 21, 2012 7:00 AM
justincredible;1122539 wrote:I could have a squeaky clean facebook and still be a derelict.
No doubt. I don't suggest that you wouldn't be.

One can also have good credit and still be irresponsible.

They are just indicators that are useful in making the decisions by the employer.
Mar 21, 2012 7:00am
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Glory Days

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Mar 21, 2012 7:12 AM
Con_Alma;1122726 wrote:No doubt. I don't suggest that you wouldn't be.

One can also have good credit and still be irresponsible.

They are just indicators that are useful in making the decisions by the employer.
This. facebook has been the easiest thing i have had to do during some of the employment processes i have been through.
Mar 21, 2012 7:12am
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Steel Valley Football

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Mar 21, 2012 8:07 AM
I recently took a job and had to give them my social media passwords. They monitor all my accounts and just delete stuff they don't like. They deleted a picture of my grandma on the toilet as they found it offensive. I don't mind, I'm just happy to have a job in this tough economy. They take my pee once a month too.
Mar 21, 2012 8:07am
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Raw Dawgin' it

Just Ain't Care

11,466 posts
Mar 21, 2012 8:20 AM
Steel Valley Football;1122758 wrote:I recently took a job and had to give them my social media passwords. They monitor all my accounts and just delete stuff they don't like. They deleted a picture of my grandma on the toilet as they found it offensive. I don't mind, I'm just happy to have a job in this tough economy. They take my pee once a month too.
i guess this is what happens when you shove your own dick in your ass...smh
Mar 21, 2012 8:20am
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Steel Valley Football

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Mar 21, 2012 10:15 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1122767 wrote:i guess this is what happens when you shove your own **** in your ass...smh

/stalkered
Mar 21, 2012 10:15am
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LJ

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16,351 posts
Mar 21, 2012 10:28 AM
I would just tell them that I have private messages from family members that contains medical information and I do not have permission to release that information to said party.
Mar 21, 2012 10:28am
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FatHobbit

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8,651 posts
Mar 21, 2012 10:45 AM
LJ;1122852 wrote:I would just tell them that I have private messages from family members that contains medical information and I do not have permission to release that information to said party.
/HIPAAed
Mar 21, 2012 10:45am
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LJ

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Mar 21, 2012 10:49 AM
I would have absolutely no problem friending an HR rep or anything like that. I just feel it is extremely brazen for a company to ask you for access to a private account. Facebook contains more than just pictures and stupid shit on people's walls. It's the same as them saying they need to listen to your last 5 years worth of voicemails.

I think it also crosses the line of work/life balance and I would never work for a company that crosses those boundries.
Mar 21, 2012 10:49am
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thavoice

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Mar 22, 2012 3:04 PM
I have nothing to hide on facebook. If I was asked by a possible employer for it I would probably say that I have no problem in logging into FB right now and letting them look around all they want, but I guess I would feel odd about giving it to them.

Is it just an actual test to see if yo uwould say yes or not?
Mar 22, 2012 3:04pm
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dwccrew

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Mar 22, 2012 4:13 PM
thavoice;1124070 wrote:I have nothing to hide on facebook. If I was asked by a possible employer for it I would probably say that I have no problem in logging into FB right now and letting them look around all they want, but I guess I would feel odd about giving it to them.

Is it just an actual test to see if yo uwould say yes or not?
We already knew you'd cave in and give up your rights, you have no balls, your wife has them! :laugh:
Mar 22, 2012 4:13pm
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MontyBrunswick

Mar 22, 2012 5:14 PM
>Mark profile as non-searchable
>Mark posts as friends-only

problem solved
Mar 22, 2012 5:14pm