Displaying 2232 results
Use this model policy to provide guidance for employees on how they should use social media in the workplace.
The employer's rules on social media should be communicated to new starters, and existing staff can be reminded via regular online training. The training can explain the employer's social media rules and require employees to acknowledge that they have read and understood its social media policy.
A derogatory comment posted on social media will be defamatory if it contains an untrue imputation against the employer that serves to undermine the reputation of the organisation in the eyes of "right thinking" members of society.
Acas has published guidance for employers on social media and how to develop an effective policy.
In addition, the employer should take immediate steps to contact the social media site to request that the offending material be removed from the site.
Social networking is a social development whereby people use digital technologies to communicate and share information. Social media recruitment involves a recruiter utilising social and professional digital platforms to promote vacancies and enhance its recruitment process.
Yes, a defamatory comment posted by an employee on social media can be used as evidence in disciplinary proceedings, provided that the evidence is obtained by lawful means.
An employee dismissed for breaching the employer's policy on use of social media may allege that they believed that the statement was "private".
If a potentially defamatory or otherwise unlawful statement has been posted by a former employee, the employer should submit an electronic report and/or a formal letter of demand to the host site requesting the immediate removal of the material. In addition, the employer should write to the former
If an employee has used social media to make a defamatory comment about one of their employer's competitors, the employer should act quickly to limit the damage caused.
These reminders could be done via regular online training that explains your organisation's social media rules and requires employees to acknowledge that they have read and understood your social media policy.
Employers should have a social media policy that clearly sets out the standards expected of employees when using social media. It is not enough for an employer to have a social media policy if this is not brought to the attention of employees.
Monitoring of social media: This employee privacy notice lists social media monitoring as a way that employers may collect data. Employers should conduct a data protection impact assessment to determine whether such monitoring is justified.
Jump to Shortlisting candidates - In essence, employers should use social media to investigate candidates only if there is a sound reason for doing so and one that is relevant to the recruitment decision (for example, social media use may be relevant to the job).
International and domestic politics, issues of gender and sexuality: people disagree about lots of things. Understandably, many organisations worry about the impact of controversial beliefs being expressed in the workplace. In this edition of the podcast, employment law specialist Darren Newman joins us to discuss how organisations can navigate conflicts of belief in the workplace.
Tips for reducing anxiety Limit time spent listening to/watching the news and engaging with social media if you are finding that it increases stress and worry. The current situation can feel overwhelming and it may help to "reframe" how you think about it.
In essence, employers should use social media to investigate candidates only if there is a sound reason for doing so and one that is relevant to the recruitment decision (for example, social media use may be relevant to the job).
Use of company equipment, materials and products: Employers may be concerned about their employees using company equipment or materials to supplement their additional income streams, especially if the employee is using the employer's products, for example in making videos as a social media influencer
Request for vacancy to be advertised Please arrange for this vacancy to be advertised in the next staff bulletin and on recruitment and social media websites.
Jump to Behaviour - media in the workplace, and what the student can and cannot say about the organisation on social media sites such as Facebook; detailing in general terms what language would be considered inappropriate for the workplace; clarifying what would be inappropriate clothing; explaining the importance of turning