Use of social media in the workplace: take-home messages from cautionary tales

Abstract

Social media can be a boon for clinics wishing to promote themselves, but a curse should it be abused by an employee, maliciously or otherwise. Clinics which ignore potential issues in this area risk serious commercial damage. Mark Stevens outlines what employers need to know, what actions should be taken to manage a breach of company social media policy, and how to avoid employment tribunals