Social Media in the Workplace

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.

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