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Social Media in the Workplace

Thursday, 09 October 2025 | Virtual

R997.50 (excl. VAT)

Protect your brand and navigate the complexities of social media in the workplace. This workshop equips managers with the skills to address defamation, brand damage, and legal challenges like POPI and RICA. Learn to implement practical solutions, draft policies, and manage liability to safeguard your business.


šŸ“… Register now to secure your brand’s reputation in the digital age!

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Time & Location


09 October 2025, Thursday, 09:00 - 12:00

Virtual

About The Event

Unfortunately, by association, your employees’ activities on social media platforms can cause your business irreparable brand damage and/or a loss of clients. Do you have the necessary processes in place to safeguard your brand? 


The workshop will assist attendees in understanding the legal challenges and practical implications posed by social media. It will also equip managers with the skills and knowledge to implement practical solutions to these challenges. 


  • Usage of social media sites in South Africa 

  • Using social media to recruit 

  • What is defamation vs Freedom of Association 

  • The Constitution 

  • Cases from the CCMA and Bargaining Councils 

  • Social media: valid reasons to dismiss 

  • Defamation cases 

  • Brand damage 

  • Liability and vicarious liability 

  • Laws impacted by social media 

  • Possible remedies 

  • Practical implications 

  • POPI 

  • RICA in the workplace 

  • Legal development 

  • Some solutions Policy 

  • Do’s and don’ts

Presented by Global Business Solutions (GBS) - Your Partner in Strategic HR Compliance


All workshops are offered as customised in-house training that can be presented virtually or on-site.

*All courses and conferences are subject to minimum delegate numbers.


GBS is:

Qualifying Small Enterprise

Level 2 B-BBEE Contributor

53% Black Owned

More than 51% Black Women Owned

More about the presenter:


Justine Weddel

Attorney for Kirchmanns Inc. and Consultant for Global Business Solutions

Justine is an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa specialising in labour law. Justine has gained valuable knowledge and experience in employment law by representing and servicing clients both as a Consultant and an Attorney.

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