Ryan Markesic Quoted in Canadian HR Reporter Article About How Employers Should Handle Off-Duty Social Media Conduct

Canadian HR Reporter interviewed Ryan Markesic for an article titled, “‘Twitter war environment’: Professor’s online comments prompt complaints from colleagues.”

A recent decision out of Alberta reminds employers that off-duty conduct, including conduct on social media, can be grounds for workplace discipline. The decision underscores an employer’s right to investigate and discipline employees for social media conduct if that conduct creates a hostile or toxic work environment. “It could give rise to investigations in the workplace, and it could give rise to discipline in the workplace, including a suspension, warning letter, and even termination,” Ryan explained.

Read more about the decision and Ryan’s insights in the full article.