HR Newsletters 2021

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Express only your personal opinions. Never represent yourself as a spokesperson for the Mississippi Community College Board. If the MCCB is a subject of the content you are creating, be clear and open about the fact that you are an employee and make it clear that your views do not represent those of the Mississippi Community College Board, fellow associates, people working on behalf of or with the MCCB, citizens we serve, or our client agencies. It is best to include a disclaimer such as "The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Mississippi Community College Board." Place the disclaimer in a prominent position and repeat it for postings in which you express an opinion related to the agency or the agency’s business. Employees must keep in mind that if they post information on a social media site that is in violation of agency policy and/or federal, state, or local law, the disclaimer will not shield them from disciplinary action.

Using social media at work

Refrain from using social media while on work time or on equipment we provide, unless it is work-related as authorized by your manager or consistent with other policies. Do not use your official State email address to register on social networks, blogs, or other online tools utilized for personal use. Do not pressure or coerce other employees to “friend,” “like,” or otherwise connect with them via social media.

Retaliation is prohibited

The Mississippi Community College Board will not take negative action against any associate for reporting a possible deviation from this policy or for cooperating in an investigation. Any associate who retaliates against another associate for reporting a possible deviation from this policy or for cooperating in an investigation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Note: The application of this policy should not be construed to infringe on any person’s rights of expression which are guaranteed by law. Nothing in this policy is meant to, nor should it be interpreted to, in any way limit your rights under any applicable federal, state, or local laws, including your rights under the National Labor Relations Act to engage in protected concerted activities with other employees to improve or discuss terms and conditions of employment, such as wages, working conditions, and benefits. However, violations of this policy are subject to discipline, including termination as set forth in policy 2.8 of the Mississippi Community College Board Policies and Procedures Manual.

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