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Social Networking: Virtual misconduct
The surge in the popularity of websites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn has brought with it new risks for employers, warn Andrew Taggart and Sarah Hitchins ‘If an employer is considering taking action against an employee for bringing the company into disrepute as a result of online activities, it should consider the impact and …
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