Freedom of Speech

A comparative survey analysis

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Freedom of speech

In our contemporary society, individuals, including employees, often share their opinions, particularly on social media, regarding various issues. The rise of technology, notably social media platforms, has facilitated this trend. Our findings highlight that while the foundational principles of free speech remain similar, each jurisdiction may balance these against competing rights and values differently.

Italy
11.04.2024
5 ’
Handling criticism in the social media era 
In the era of social networks, organisations frequently find themselves dealing with risks to their image and privacy rights deriving from the use of these tools.
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France
17.04.2024
2 ’
Email on company account can be ‘private’ 
In France, actions taken by an employee in his or her personal life cannot generally be used by the employer to justify a disciplinary dismissal.
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Romania
18.04.2024
3 ’
Ratification of the Convention on work violence and harassment
A Romanian law acceding to the International Labour Organization’s Violence and Harassment Convention was published on 2 April 2024
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