Misuse of Social Media as a tool to intimidate and harass Employees

COURSE TUTOR:

Chris Moses, Personnel Advice & Solutions Ltd

COURSE OUTLINE:

Anything published on Facebook or other Social Media is automatically in the public arena, whether or not it is in a closed group, and abusive / offensive comments concerning Employees of a Council can result in legal action against the Council.

This presentation will address:

1 The Council's liability for the conduct of individual Members' Social Media posts.

2 The Council's ability to manage unacceptable conduct by either Employees or Members and the relevance of the Ledbury authority.

3 Dealing with bullying and harassment.

4 Responding to the effects of unacceptable conduct on the health of Employees.

5 Potential criminal convictions under the Malicious Publications Act 1988 and Protection from Harassment Act 1997.

£40 per delegate (member rate)

£115 per delegate (non-member rate)

DATE:

Wednesday 30th April 2025 10am-12pm

VENUE: Online