Can contracts curb social media posts?

The article discusses the legality of requiring independent contractors (ICs) to submit their social media posts for approval and provide their social media logins to their host agency. The author explains that the rights and duties of both parties depend on the contract, and if the agreement allows for these requirements, they are legal. The author also addresses the argument that these requirements make ICs employees and violate their First Amendment rights, stating that control over conduct does not automatically classify the relationship as one of employment. Additionally, the author mentions that California law protects employees from being required to share their social media with employers. The First Amendment only applies to government action and does not restrict private parties from limiting free speech through contracts. [Extracted from the article]