Employee Social Media Conduct has become a critical issue in the modern workplace as social media platforms blur the line between employees’ personal and professional lives. Employees post opinions, share experiences, and engage with public discourse at all hours — often without appreciating the legal and reputational consequences their conduct may have on [more…]
Employee Social Media Conduct and Your Legal ObligationsFefaTech2026-06-19T13:20:22+02:00
In today’s hyper-connected world, the lines between personal expression and professional responsibility have never been more blurred. Social media has revolutionised communication, enabling instantaneous sharing of thoughts and opinions, but it has also introduced new challenges for both employers and employees.
When an individual’s online conduct appears to be in contravention of disciplinary policies and the [more…]
Digital dilemmas: Navigating social media misconduct and corporate responsibilityFefaTech2025-04-14T08:43:56+02:00
Over the past decade, workplace bullying has extended its reach beyond the office walls into the realm of online platforms and social media. This shift has prompted a renewed focus on addressing both conventional and digital forms of harassment in the workplace, a leadership expert says.
“Workplace bullying, defined as repeated patterns of harmful behaviour towards [more…]
Does your workplace harassment policy cover online bullying?FefaTech2024-11-19T13:10:01+02:00
Legal experts warn that crossing the line with social media posts that violate South Africa’s new hate speech laws gives bosses ample ammunition to gun for employees – so it’s best to think twice before posting.
Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have enabled users to connect and communicate with people who are [more…]
Why employees in South Africa should think twice before hitting ‘post’FefaTech2024-07-03T12:45:26+02:00
Social media represents one of the most significant developments in human communication and has undoubtedly changed the way we interact and share information. Social media has become a prevailing presence in our lives, including the workplace, and therefore poses a significant risk to the reputational integrity [more…]
Why employees need to mind their Ps and Qs on social medias26superu2019-02-15T14:20:28+02:00
