Using Social Media after the End of the Work Day

The use of social media like Facebook and Twitter after work hours has left employers and employees wondering where the line should be drawn in terms of comments related to their employment.

Under a recent case in the Fair Work Commission, employment was terminated after a comment was posted on Facebook about the size of the Christmas Bonus. This was judged an unfair termination.

 

However, there has been a history of terminations of employment resulting from damaging or adverse comments or actions while outside of work hours which would harm the employer’s reputation, eg. violent behaviour while wearing the employment uniform.

 

Where do you think we should draw the line with social media? What kind of comments are unfair and what kind of comments are just general work discussion?