Read several specific social media posts that have made the headlines in this article by Lisa Qiu, as well as what lessons should be considered when employers are looking to terminate an employee over personal social media posts.
“It is typically unlawful to treat an employee adversely (for example, by terminating their employment) solely because they are suffering from an illness or because they have sustained an injury,” says Lisa Qiu. “However, employers are legitimately entitled to expect that an employee will be present at work to perform the role for which they have been hired.” Read more.