Has social media become a thorn in your side? Don’t cut what you can untie! Moni Attorneys can help navigate an employer’s dilemma with the answers to why, where, when and how to avoid reputational risk.

The notion of privacy has (to coin a phrase) ‘gone with the wind’? As such employees dismissed for social media violations who think they can rely on their “privacy rights” to avoid culpability, should be aware that this is no longer accepted as a defence. Further, in Sedick v Kriskay, the CCMA found that if posts are made on social media platforms, they are not private. Remember Penny Sparrow, need a reminder see https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-35226147.Gareth Cliff added his voice to the furore on social media by stating “people really don’t understand free speech at all”. This was perceived as support for Penny Sparrow’s view. Due to this perception, there was outrage, as a result Multichoice cut ties with him. In the ensuing civil court case, the court held that the cancellation of the contract was unlawful. But, this was to be a pyric victory for Gareth Cliff. Read what he said: https://www.garethcliff.com/sparrowgate/

Considering the above, do you need a policy to address the inevitable employee mistake or do you want to firm up the transactional boundaries in the workplace for social media, reach us on 011 646 4558 or recepton@moni.co.za .