A study published in 2015 revealed that 44% of the time spent by
employees on the internet is for personal reasons, which represents
50 minutes per day per employee1. Using the internet and
social media is now part of the daily routine of a great many
workers, which means that employers are going to have to learn to
deal with and adapt to this new reality.
Recent case law shows how complex this new reality can be in the
workplace, where employers must manage the productivity and
diligence of their employees. Employers, moreover, must now have a
sound grasp of the limits of the right to freedom of expression, as
certain of their employees will inevitably use social media to
publicly express their opinions, including criticisms or
disparaging remarks about their employers, superiors or colleagues.
The decisions commented on below will help you better identify the
boundary between personal and professional use of the
internet.
