Managing Misuse of Social Media

Misuse of Social Media to Bully and Intimidate Staff  (2 hours) (£40)

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. The presentation will address:

• The Council’s liability for the conduct of individual Members’ Social Media posts.
• The Council’s ability to manage unacceptable conduct by either Employees or Members and the relevance of the Ledbury authority.
• Dealing with bullying and harassment.
• Responding to the effects of unacceptable conduct on the health of Employees.
• Potential criminal convictions under the Malicious Publications Act 1988 and Protection from Harassment Act 1997.