Employment Seminar

Social Networking may seem like a fairly recent phenomenon, with Twitter and Facebook rarely out of the mainstream news, but social networking is nothing new. Good businesses have always been doing it with their customers and stakeholders. The recent plethora of online tools and websites has just made it easier, more transparent and measurable and potentially more effective.
 
A practical introduction to the world of social media will be provided by our special guest Gary Ennis of NS Design, a local web design, hosting and IT Consultancy. The session will explore modern social networking sites, such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube as a means of positively benefiting your organisation by truly engaging your audience and protecting your online brand.
 
Some of the legal and practical issues arising from an employment law perspective will also be examined:

• What legal issues arise with the use of such sites for employees and employers?
• To what extent can (or should) employers control employee use of such sites?
• How can your Disciplinary and Grievance Policy help?
• What about an Email and Internet Policy?
• Are there any practical risks that need to be managed in dealing with these issues?

The cost of failing to consider the legal aspects attached to social networking can be high, ranging from the cost of Employment Tribunal and Court claims, to the effect upon reputation and management resources. These risks need to be carefully balanced with the benefits of using modern social networking platforms.