LinkedIn lets companies remove fake employee accounts

LinkedIn is rolling out a feature that lets verified companies remove imposter employee accounts from search results and associated members. It is also piloting mandatory workplace verification via work email, with exceptions for freelancers and self-employed users.

• Verified companies can remove fake employees from search results
• Feature rolls out to all verified companies over the next few weeks
• LinkedIn pilots mandatory workplace verification via work email
• Exceptions planned for freelancers and self-employed users