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BeHereNow

(17,162 posts) Mon Apr 2, 2012, 06:42 PM Apr 2012

Okay, this is REALLY messed up- refuse to hand over your FB password? You are FIRED! [View all]

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technology-blog/grade-school-teacher-aide-fired-refusing-hand-over-172305406.html

"Kimberly Hester, a grade school teacher's aide in Michigan, was fired for refusing to hand over her Facebook password to her supervisors. Hester posted a picture of a co-workers' shoes and pants bunched around her ankles on Facebook in April 2011 with the caption, "Thinking of you." She posted the picture in jest, but a parent who's on her Facebook friend list saw the image and reported it to Frank Squires Elementary where Hester was employed, prompting the investigation."

I hope she sues the hell out of that district.

BHN

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Okay, this is REALLY messed up- refuse to hand over your FB password? You are FIRED! [View all] BeHereNow Apr 2012 OP

Shadow account. alphafemale Apr 2012 #1

Don't have an account period, MadHound Apr 2012 #4

We can count on you to defend the 1st amendment FreakinDJ Apr 2012 #5

Not sure I get your point, can you make it a bit clearer? n/t MadHound Apr 2012 #7

The school district is intimidating her from practicing her right to free speech FreakinDJ Apr 2012 #13

Would you forfeit your job over this issue? Might be hard to support your family with no job. nt ladjf Apr 2012 #18

The tree of liberty... derby378 Apr 2012 #20

The school system most definitely has no right, legal or otherwise to access ones personal ladjf Apr 2012 #25

If there were more people w the courage of their convictions America would be in far better shape. Doremus Apr 2012 #30

Why not ? I work contract to contract as it is now FreakinDJ Apr 2012 #43

One thing that makes me crazy is how businesses Warpy Apr 2012 #9

That I'm sure is part of the FB 'contract' jp11 Apr 2012 #17

I imagine your position would be the same LanternWaste Apr 2012 #54

Facebook deletes those once they find out about them. Friend used her maiden name instead of Justice wanted Apr 2012 #23

As long as it is not public... YellowRubberDuckie Apr 2012 #2

So true- her private life is just that- PRIVATE. BeHereNow Apr 2012 #10

Hmm... That's an interesting perspective. FBaggins Apr 2012 #14

If the person's face wasn't shown or the identity was not clear, then it's harmless and there's no NoMoreWarNow Apr 2012 #24

I disagree. FBaggins Apr 2012 #26

From what I'm understanding it's no different than someone looking down at the stall space to see Justice wanted Apr 2012 #31

What if the shoes or skirt is easily identifiable? nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #32

IT WAS A PAIR OF PANTS and REALLY can you figure out who the person is just by a pair of pants and Justice wanted Apr 2012 #35

of my coworkers, yes. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #37

Especially if you so label it. FBaggins Apr 2012 #44

It was given to her by the co-worker, and posted with permission muriel_volestrangler Apr 2012 #47

Good... then at least it isn't illegal. FBaggins Apr 2012 #49

The 'tasteless' part is subjective muriel_volestrangler Apr 2012 #50

Actually, they can. Michigan is an "employment at will" state. WillowTree Apr 2012 #21

I do believe that even in "at will" states, if an employer fires an employee "for cause" and 1monster Apr 2012 #36

There is no free speech issue here. FBaggins Apr 2012 #42

Except her employer is the goverment. Angleae Apr 2012 #46

I only used "free speech" as an example. There are other protected things 1monster Apr 2012 #51

I hope she contacts Facebook cause I think they are looking for a test case like this. n/t teddy51 Apr 2012 #3

Agree! I hope they help her lawyer up ($$$$) BeHereNow Apr 2012 #6

This Is Why....... rsmith6621 Apr 2012 #8

That was my thought. RebelOne Apr 2012 #12

and legally that is true because Facebook hosts the info... slampoet Apr 2012 #40

Ask for their password. Shankapotomus Apr 2012 #11

Fourth Amendment Kencorburn Apr 2012 #15

Is it illegal to take a picture of someone in a bathroom stall and post it? Chemisse Apr 2012 #16

In Michigan, yes. FBaggins Apr 2012 #45

Giving others your FB password is a violation of the TOS agreement Canuckistanian Apr 2012 #19

Solution Aerows Apr 2012 #22

I agree Skittles Apr 2012 #27

Why people would go near that Facebook using their own name is beyond me. nt MADem Apr 2012 #28

I agree. That's why I only post using your name. Orrex Apr 2012 #29

Oooooh! I'll have to return the favor! MADem Apr 2012 #38

I'm wondering how the school considers this different from LiberalFighter Apr 2012 #33

Shh... jmowreader Apr 2012 #34

Number Four is the Law of the Land in Germany, you know. MADem Apr 2012 #39

Not the same muriel_volestrangler Apr 2012 #48

Reason #749 why I don't have a Facebook account (or anything like it). Johnny Rico Apr 2012 #41

Because you might accidentally post an embarrassing picture? randome Apr 2012 #52

No, I simply don't use *any* of the social media. Johnny Rico Apr 2012 #53