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5 cases tagged Social Media Policy.
Sterile specialist dismissed after posting selfies in sterile area: discrimination claims struck out
A tribunal struck out a sterile specialist's race and age discrimination claims after she admitted posting selfies showing confidential information on social media. The claims had no reasonable prospect of success.
Dismissed for a racist tweet: employer failed to investigate mental health impact
A supervisor with depression was unfairly dismissed after posting an offensive tweet while on furlough. The tribunal found Stagecoach failed to consider his mental health before deciding to dismiss.
Civil servant who resigned after Facebook investigation loses constructive dismissal claim
A Disability Employment Advisor Leader with 18 years' service resigned after being referred for gross misconduct over Facebook posts. The tribunal found the Department for Work and Pensions acted reasonably.
Firefighter dismissed for failing to challenge homophobic WhatsApp comments: dismissal fair
A retained crew manager with 12 years' service was fairly dismissed for failing to challenge a homophobic comment in a WhatsApp group and for coordinating grievances to delay a crewing policy. The tribunal rejected his claims of unfair dismissal and part-time worker discrimination.
Offensive WhatsApp messages led to fair dismissal but procedural flaws meant no compensation
Two long-serving managers were unfairly dismissed for offensive WhatsApp messages, but a tribunal awarded no compensation because they would have been sacked anyway and their conduct contributed fully.