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		ataggart on Sept 28, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Employers Banned From Asking For Social Media Pass... No. But politicians won't let manufactured outrage go to waste.

jonursenbach on Sept 28, 2012 [–]

Actually it did happen to my sister.

ataggart on Sept 28, 2012 | [–]

Any details on who the employer was, what the position was, and what was requested?

jonursenbach on Sept 28, 2012 | | [–]

It was for an entry-level baking position at a large grocery store/chain and they just requested her Facebook credentials so they could "do a background check".

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