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www.wvbankers.org 8 • Required compliance with copyright and trademarks laws • Prohibition of online conduct that may constitute unlawful discrimination or harassment Once a social networking policy is developed, education is a key step. Employers should conduct training so that employ- ees understand the risks and rewards of social networking and how the social networking policy affects them. Training topics include the following: • Educating employees about social networking, including the very public (and often un-retractable) nature of online communications • Conveying expectations regarding respectful and professional communications online by employees who are associated with the employer in their online presence • Explaining the specific provisions of the social networking policy and how it affects (or is affected) by other employer policies in place • For supervisors and managers, addressing the issues that can arise when they interact with their subordinates online (such as being “friends” on Facebook) Social networking is evolving but likely to be a common form of communication for the foreseeable future. Given this reality, proactively developing a social networking policy is prudent risk management. For more tips regarding employment law developments and compliance, visit the BR Employment Law Blog at http://blog. bowlesrice.com/employmentlaw/ Q Shouldyourequiremoreinformation,pleasefeelfreetocontacttheauthor, BethWalker at (304) 347-1715 or via e-mail at bwalker@bowlesrice.com . Ms. Walker is an attorney with Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love LLP practicing banking and commercial law. Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love LLP is general counsel to the West Virginia Bankers Association. Networking Policies — continued from page 6 The Correspondent Division of CenterState is a full service unit with an extensive network of bank relationships throughout the Southeastern United States. OUR SERVICES: Fed Funds Lines of Credit • Fixed Income Securities Sales • Bank Funding Bond Accounting and Safekeeping • Asset/Liability Management Reporting • International Services Bond School and Customized Educational Functions • Agent Fed Funds Program (877) 604-8282 120 Club Oaks Court, Suite 150 • Winston-Salem, NC 27104 w w w . c e n t e r s t a t e b a n k . c o m Correspondent Division