Company’s reputation trashed online: What HR can do

May 22, 2009 by · Comments Off
Filed under: Communication, Security and law, Special Report 

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A former employee writes a message online bashing the company and accusing management of condoning illegal behavior — do you have any right to protect the company’s reputation? Probably not, according to this recent court case: Read more

Did warning to workers defame fired employee?

An employee is fired after stealing from the company. To warn employees about the consequences of that behavior, his manager e-mails the rest of the staff explaining the termination. Is the company guilty of libel? Read more

Company sued for defamation after theft investigation

Here’s another warning about conducting thorough investigations when an employee is accused of wrongdoing: Read more

Intranets: A new source of liability?

It’s a tool most employers use. But here’s one way your intranet might expose you to liability for harassment and discrimination suits. Read more