Originally posted by jimmyb270The guy slagged off his employer on the web and does not think it is fair he was dismissed? He must be soft in the head.
What do you reckon about this? I think it's a ridiculous move on Waterstone's part.
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Originally posted by steerpikeYou've got to be joking. Who doesn't slag off their employer? As he points out, you can't be sacked for badmouthing your employer down the pub, why over the net?
The guy slagged off his employer on the web and does not think it is fair he was dismissed? He must be soft in the head.
Actually, you can be sacked for slagging off your employer down the pub. Depends on what your job is and what you say.
Publishing things on the web is quite different from mouthing off in the pub. He referred to his employer as 'B*stardstones', amongst other things.
He's still got an appeal to run, so its not over yet. If I was his union representative, I'd not be too hopeful though.
Well, alright, but I still think it was on the whole a daft move by Waterstones. It won't have done them any favours in terms of publicity.
But should companies be allowed to sack their employees for badmouthing them in their own time? Surely we have freedom of speech in this country? I could understand it if he had been standing at the door telling potential customers not to shop there, or something, but I don't believe he actually meant to defame Waterstones at all. Just, as he put it 'venting steam after a bad day'.
I think Waterstones overreacted big time.
Originally posted by jimmyb270I'm not for a minute suggesting that Waterstone's are morally right here. This poor guy shouldn't have been sacked. I agree they'll suffer bad publicity because of this, but its their call.
Well, alright, but I still think it was on the whole a daft move by Waterstones. It won't have done them any favours in terms of publicity.
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I think Waterstones overreacted big time.
What I'm pointing out is that, legally, they can do this. He might just have a claim for unfair dismissal, but he's unlikely to get re-instated.
Really, his best chance depends on how he's supported by his colleagues. If they're willing to organise to support him.
Originally posted by jimmyb270Let us say you employ a tradesman to do some work around your home. He proceeds to tell everyone down the pub (neighbours, friends etc) grossly exaggerated tales that you have a very dirty house and loathsome personal habits because he likes to let off some steam and gossip is at its most entertaining if it is nasty and does not have to be true.
You've got to be joking. Who doesn't slag off their employer? As he points out, you can't be sacked for badmouthing your employer down the pub, why over the net?
He has freedom of speech - but would you continue to use his services?