Employees-beware of your work skeletons! Social media can be a good source for many things, even handy for employers to uncover employee work skeletons. Potential job candidates and employees need to be cautious about what they post and make public. More and more, employers are relying on this information and employees should be aware on how and when employers can rely on this information.
Toronto Employment lawyer, Daniel Lublin is an expert in the employment law field. His cautions consist of the following:
For employees

• Upon termination- employees are still subject to allegations of misconduct; and
• If your skeletons are severe and you cannot risk exposure- do not challenge your employer’s decision. Some employment skeletons can be more harmful than beneficial to both your case and your career.

For employers

• When employee skeletons come to light following termination, it can be reason for a ‘just cause’ termination. Employers should consult with a law expert to find out their rights.
• When employee misconduct comes to light and factors of this action affect the severance agreement, employers may be entitled to cease further payments. However, this is determined through tests that only an experienced legal professional can detect.

Read Daniel Lublin’s Globe and Mail column and full article Your old job skeletons can come back to haunt you