Out of hours do matter
Date - 08 November 2018
Venue - Bartier Perry
Workplace and community expectations have dramatically shifted since the day we were told that two colleagues having a punch up in a hotel room did not provide a valid reason for dismissal.
Do employers have a valid interest in policing out of hours views and behaviours in the interest of ensuring workplace cohesion and brand protection?
Out of hours conduct can be a legitimate concern for employers. Though, there are limits. In this presentation we look at:
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when can an employer take a legitimate interest in the out of hours conduct of its employees
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different approaches in difficult jurisdictions
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social media and the existence of any "freedom of speech"
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striking the balance between maintaining standards at work and respecting an individual's privacy.
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