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5 cases tagged Social Media.
Dismissed over a private Facebook post: when does social media cross the line?
A care worker was sacked for gross misconduct after a Facebook comment about a colleague. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair — but reduced compensation by 25% for contributory conduct.
25-year postal worker dismissed over Facebook comment: a fair call by Royal Mail
A postal worker with 25 years' service was fairly dismissed after a Facebook post implying managers bully and harass employees. The tribunal found Royal Mail's investigation and decision were within the range of reasonable responses.
Long-serving wellbeing worker dismissed for continuing meals project after final warning
A wellbeing worker with 21 years' service was fairly dismissed after he continued a free meals project with his son, despite a final written warning. The tribunal upheld the employer's decision.
Train driver dismissed for racist tweets: unfair dismissal but no compensation
A train driver with 12 years' service was unfairly dismissed for posting offensive tweets, but the tribunal awarded no compensation due to his blameworthy conduct.
UNISON organiser dismissed over COVID arrest: conduct dismissal upheld
A regional organiser who was arrested in Tenerife for breaching Spain's COVID lockdown and then gave media interviews against instructions was fairly dismissed by UNISON, the tribunal has ruled.