Speakers:
- Clíona Kimber SC, Joint author of Cyber Law and Employment
- Michael O’Doherty BL, Author of Internet Law
This CPD will provide practical advice in relation to how social media usage engages with employment law, with one speakers providing advice for employers, and the other coming from the point of view of employees.
Topics for discussion will include;
- Recent WRC cases which involves disciplinary action / dismissal due to employee’s social media post
- The degree to which an employer is allowed monitor an employee’s private social media accounts, or restrict their social media usage, without violating their right to privacy
- When does the expression of a controversial opinion by an employee in a personal capacity cross over into something which damages the reputation of the employer?
- Does the statement “All opinions expressed are my own and not those of my employer” provide any defence to the employee?
- The pressure on employers to react to “internet pile-ons” when an employee posts something which offends other users, who may or may not be customers of the employer