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May/June 2014 33 policies, procedures, or other internal business-related confidential communications. This includes all "privi- leged" communication. ➤ Be respectful of our financial information. Keep in mind that releasing certain financial information may be called "illegal" because it could be looked upon as violating Insider Trading Policies. ➤ Never create a link from your own blog or website, or any other social networking site, without identifying yourself as an employee of our company. ➤ When you express an opinion, you will be expected to clearly state that it is your own personal opinion and you are not speaking on behalf of the company, other employees of our company, customers, suppliers or any other stakeholder. ➤ If you publish a blog or post online, make it clear that you are not speaking on behalf of the company. We recom- mend that you post a disclaimer that says, "The postings on this site are my own and do not reflect the views of (Employer)." We expect you to read and understand our Technology Policy and follow the guidelines there regarding the use of the Internet. You may not create an email address on any social network site and register that address to our company. The company has a designated person(s) to speak on behalf of the company when contacted by any media representative. Unless you are that person, you may not speak on behalf of the company and/or represent yourself an official spokesperson. Refer the media to (person). When any employee is reported to have violated the Social Media, Harassment, Violence or other employee behavior policy, the company will investigate. The employee is expect- ed to cooperate in the investigation. It is the duty of the company to take appropriate remedial action and no other person may retaliate in any way against an employee who was reported for policy violation. Note: The information above was not designed to replace the services of a competent legal advisor and is not specific to the laws of any state. About the Author Nancye M. Combs, AEP*SPHR, is a Human Resources consultant with more than 35 years of practical experience in the field. A recognized authority, she speaks, writes, and offers expert witness testimony on management issues. She is a university instructor for human resources profession- als seeking to become nationally certified by the Human Resources Certification Institute. She can be reached by phone at (502) 896-0503.