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Facebook posting about co-worker = workplace harassment

Facebook posting about co-worker = workplace harassment | Human Resources and Education Law | Scoop.it
In a recent case the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal found that a facebook posting about a co-worker’s Mexican heritage was prohibited workplace harassment under the Human Rights Code .
Tracee Orman's curator insight, August 9, 2013 10:33 PM

"Facebook post = workplace harassment" - Good info. for students to know; they need to learn early on the consequences of their actions.

Sarah Poynton's curator insight, April 7, 2014 5:03 AM

Although this article is USA based. The same outcome is being established for UK based tribunals based on Facebooking about co-workers. With the right tools you can compliantly remove this risk from your business. www.sp-index.com 

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Facebook postings fair game for employers | Canadian Employment Law Today

Quebec workers' compensation board finds employee Facebook postings can be used by employers as evidence if the information is obtained honestly and fairly
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Co-worker’s Facebook comments discriminatory, violate Ontario Human Rights Code | Canadian Employment Law Today

Comments posted on Facebook page referenced employee’s background, but employee’s complaint was against co-worker directly and didn’t include employer
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