How To Handle The Social Media Hangover Post

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You may be surprised to learn how common it is for employees to brag about a fabulous night out on social media and then call in sick the next day.

Recently a young staff member even tagged his boss in a photo showing him surrounded by multiple, empty shot glasses. The following day he took sick leave. No surprises there!

As a manager or business owner, it’s only natural to feel a sense of rage at the irresponsibility of some employees. In fact you may be tempted to use your organisation’s social media policy, morality clause or alcohol consumption policy to immediately terminate the recalcitrant employee.
But stop! Take some time to calm down.

No matter how furious you are; no matter how much proof you think you may have that the absenteeism is due to a hangover, you MUST follow due process before terminating a staff member.

If you don’t, you risk having a wrongful dismissal case brought against you.

Don’t act in haste! Call us instead.

Sometimes all it takes is a clear head and informed advice to avoid a significant problem with the Fair Work Commission.

So when you are angry with your staff, don’t act in haste. Call us instead.

The team at End2End Business Solutions are on hand to explain what you can and can’t do in relation to staff behaviour and performance.

When staff troubles strike, call End2End on 02 8977 4002.