The right of criticism facing the test of social networks

Abstract

The author emphasises the negative effects that the use of social networks can have on the employment relationship. In particular, the analysis focuses on the interactions between the use of social networks and the right to criticism. More broadly, the essay develops by reconstructing the limits to the right to criticism in relation to the obligation of loyalty. In carrying out this research, the fact emerges that the boundaries of legitimacy of the exercise of the right of criticism cannot be identified theoretically, but must take into account a number of specific situations in which the same right is exercised. Therefore, it was appropriate to introduce distinctions, through a critical analysis of those that have emerged in case law.

Keywords

• social network
• employment relationship
• employee's position in the company
• right to criticise