Social media posts can carry consequences that far outlast the moment they were shared, so think before you post

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An online post shared after a few seconds of thought can have consequences that last far longer – sometimes costing someone their livelihood.

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In a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court, the court upheld a ruling of the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) confirming that an employee’s social media activity, rather than legitimate workplace complaints, led to his dismissal.

Cai Song was a part-time employee at T&T Supermarket in Thornhill, Ont., when he published a 24-page post on York BBS, a social media platform popular within the Chinese Canadian community. In the post, Song criticized T&T, comparing the company to the “majesty of the party state” and alleging racism and discrimination, among other criticisms.

When T&T learned about the post,........

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