Social Media Policy

Social Media Policy

This Policy can be used by all Australian employers and is designed as a guideline intended to provide clarity to employees and contractors on acceptable use of social media platforms when referring to the employer, the employer’s products and services, its people, clients, competitors and entities associated with the employer (regardless of whether the devices are owned or controlled by the employer).

The use of social networking sites in the workplace continues to present legal issues. In particular, there has been an increase in cases concerning termination of employment where there is a blurred distinction between work and ‘private’ activities.