Misuse of social media as a tool to intimidate and harass employees

Misuse of Social Media as a tool to intimidate and harass Employees

Anything published on Facebook or other Social Media is automatically in the public arena, whether or not it is in a closed group, and abusive / offensive comments concerning Employees of a Council can result in legal action against the Council.

 This 90-minute presentation will address:

1. The Council's liability for the conduct of individual Member's Social Media posts.

2. The Council's ability to manage unacceptable conduct by either Employees or Members and the relevance of the Ledbury authority.

3. Dealing with bullying and harassment.

4. Responding to the effects of unacceptable conduct on the health of Employees.

5. Potential criminal convictions under the Malicious Publications Act 1988 and Protection from Harassment Act 1997.