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Madras HC ruling supports work-related concerns on social media

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Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) shared the information through the social media platform X (Formally Twitter), “Madras High Court’s landmark ruling supports worker rights, affirming employees’ right to express work-related concerns on social media.”

The judgment canceled a warning memo given to a bank employee who posted critical messages on WhatsApp.” The Madras High Court has recently underscored the significance of the “right to vent” for employees who wish to express their concerns or grievances about their management.

“Justice GR Swaminathan emphasized that letting people discuss complaints can be therapeutic. He stated that companies should intervene only if such discussions harm their image, comparing attempts to control discussions to controlling thoughts”, the post added.

“The judge highlighted the relevance of digital communication, equating private online chats to private talks. He noted the need for charges to be based on valid information, even in cases where technology invades privacy”, the post further added.

“The case involved A Lakshminarayanan from Tamil Nadu Grama Bank. As a trade union activist, he challenged disciplinary action for a critical WhatsApp post, leading to the high court’s involvement”, the post said.

“Justice Swaminathan pointed to the bank’s 2019 rules on employee social media behavior. He acknowledged that private, secure platforms must adhere to the law while cautioning against overbroad regulations that stifle criticism”, the post further said.

“The court overturned the charge memo against Lakshminarayanan, finding his messages compliant with bank conduct rules. The ruling underscores the importance of protecting employee rights and privacy”, it added.

“This judgment is a victory for employee rights, conveying that employers cannot suppress employees’ voices on social media. It champions privacy in the digital era and supports open expression of work-related concerns”, the post added.

“Employees now have the freedom to speak without fearing employer retaliation. The court’s decision sets a precedent for safeguarding employee rights in the modern age”, it concluded.

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