Another NLRB Complaint issued over Facebook firing

The Chicago Regional Office of the NLRB has issued a complaint against a luxury car company for firing an employee who posted a "concerted" protest about a promotional event which could adversely affect compensation for sales employees. Our previous posts on this issue are here. This is one area of law that has evolved rapidly. Employers should seek legal advice before making employment decisions about computer use/social media or blog postings. It isn't as simple as conventional wisdom may suggest.