FAQs

All items: Negative comments on social media

When will a derogatory comment posted on social media amount to defamation?
What can an employer do if an employee posts a derogatory comment about it on social media?
What are the defences available to an employee who has posted a potentially defamatory comment about their employer on social media?
Can a defamatory comment posted by an employee on social media be used as evidence in the employee's disciplinary proceedings?
If an employee has used social media to make a defamatory comment about one of their employer's competitors, what should the employer do?
What can an employer do if a former employee posts a derogatory comment about it on social media?

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Frequently asked questions and answers on negative comments on social media.