The article addresses the question of the limits to workers' digital conduct, questioning where private life ends and laboral responsibility begins. The central issue relates to the impact that professionals' social media posts can have in the professional context.
The text indicates that what a professional posts on social media can influence hiring decisions, career progression, and even give rise to disciplinary proceedings. This reality raises challenges about workers' privacy and employers' rights.
The article is authored by Cristina Romariz, a Labor Law lawyer at Cuatrecasas, and Catarina Castanheira Lopes, a Technology and Telecommunications lawyer at the same law firm. The authors explore the interface between personal and professional life in the digital context.
