TPA us ff

Pretty usual corporate stuff, but some of the issues discussed on the forum (ie non-rev behavior on flights, etc) are here.

Interestingly, they forbid employees from identifying themselves as such in various chat forums:

"You are prohibited from identifying yourself as a US Airways employee when posting comments on the Internet or on other on−line services." Who would even care or track this stuff?

Here's the pdf link:

http://www.justplanenews.com/PDF/Handbook.pdf

HeathrowGuy

Most large companies have some sort of communication limitations on their employees. IANAL, but the rationale behind this is at least threefold: a) comments made in public by an employee may be misconstrued as representing the authoritative opinion or views of the company itself; b) proprietary, confidential, or otherwise sensitive corporate information may be released through such interactions; and c) discussion of specific corporate events or actions may constitute an admission that is subsequently admissible in legal proceedings.

warbo

Myself, and many other employees, are happy to offer our assistance/ advice on flyertalk, and I will continue to do so. We live in democratic societies, and are entitled to express our opinions on anything, no matter who we work for. Obviously, if an employee was making improper comments the airline, or any employer, would intervene. Myself and my colleagues offer posts in order to be helpful, and provided we are impartial it is nothing to do with our employer. We don't yet live in a Big Brother state!

ralfp

Too lazy to check the link, but that can't be right. How on Earth could US employees use email to communicate to people? If I ever get an email from a US employee where they identify themselves as such, say at customer service in reply to a complaint, can I get them fired for that?

AZ Travels the World

And you and your colleagues are helpful -- and we very much appreciate the insights. ^

coachrowsey

Every one can read my disclaimer as I hope I make it clear.

ibrandsguest

The fact that we live in democratic countries does not prohibit employers from requiring that their employees follow certain rules set by the company. It's not the government setting rules that you're being required to follow but don't; it's your employer.

ClueByFour

This is worthless without the things referenced in the document. I'd be particularly interested in the drug and alcohol policy.

TPA us ff

Page 51.

Spiff

Can we skip the policy?

usa18dca

Unfortunately not...although I believe in the democratic reform of our nation and our assertions to express ourselves (with a disclaimer of course) but Mesa would not care what I comment here since it's nothing but the Messy truth!

HeathrowGuy

IANAL, but not so much - companies, as private entities, can certainly impose reasonable speech limitations on their employees - it's the GOVERNMENT that is restrained from imposing speech limitations upon you.

sbtinme

Precisely. My government couldn't care less if I reveal proprietary trade secrets of my workplace, but my employer certainly does. So much so that in so doing, I'd lose my job at once.

In fact, in my many years of employment, I've always had to sign an agreement with each employer that I am not to ever speak publicly (to a public group or press) about my company's business in any fashion whatever. They've made it clear that I have a focus on the job and it has never been public spokesperson.

I always cringe when I read the local manager of a nationally branded store is quoted in the press over a lawsuit or a robbery. I know as soon as the national office reads his/her comments in the local press, they'll jump down their throat.

ibrandsguest

Same here- I am barred from speaking to the press about my employer. I certainly wouldn't make postings on a website about it, identifying myself as an employee. Violating company policy is a good way to get fired. Warbo, you've identified yourself so much and in so many ways that if US HR finds out that you're posting, you should be pretty easy to identify.

jan_az

And many years ago, an AA employee was fired for their postings on FT. A DL employee also lost their job if I remember correctly