IP Quick Intellect

In today’s world of instant communication and social media, wayward employee behaviour can have a devastating impact on a company’s reputation and brand. Principal Lawyer Stephen Booth, discusses the importance of having clear social media policies in place and if an employer can terminate an employee's contract due to social media posts.

Given the popularity of social media in the lives of the young and old - at both a professional and personal level, it’s not surprising that the information now found on social media platforms is being relied upon in a range of legal proceedings in particular, unfair dismissal matters.