Steve Palazzolo is back with a new Law Shanty video about a recent incident that happened at the Philadelphia Eagles stadium between an Eagles fan and a Green Bay Packers fan and her fiancé. In short, the Eagles fan used inappropriate and vile language toward the Packers fan, and it was captured on video. The video went viral and was brought to the employer of the Eagles fan. As a result, the Eagles fan was terminated from his job.
This turn of events has prompted employers to ask: “If an employee’s inappropriate conduct happens while they are not at work, is the employer justified in firing the employee?”
Steve addresses this question and shares a video clip from his Jan. 19, 2021, Law Shanty episode that discusses this very topic. To take a trip back in time, watch the full video here.
Steve explains how employers can make sound decisions regarding off-duty conduct that may impact their business reputation, workplace culture or relationships with clients and customers. He defines “at will” employment and how it allows employers to terminate an employee for any lawful reason, but also emphasizes the importance of consistency, fairness and legal compliance in decision-making.
View the video below to learn how employers can navigate these situations and create a balance between protecting the organization while respecting employees’ personal lives.
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