Employee fired for liking a LinkedIn post: How social media activities can cost you a job, legal perspectives, and more – Times of India
A recent Reddit post by an employee has gone viral, where she revealed her dismissal by a mental health startup for merely liking a LinkedIn post that criticised toxic workplaces. She voiced her own frustration, explaining that the post resonated with her on a personal level. However, the company's CEO viewed her action as detrimental to the organization’s reputation, ultimately leading to her termination.With companies becoming increasingly conscious of their digital image, employers have started keeping an eye on their employees' social media activities, using legal frameworks to make decisions about hiring and firing. Here, we explore how inappropriate social media usage can cost you a job, with an emphasis on international laws governing employer and employee rights.Inappropriate Conte...