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Managing municipal employees’ social media use

by KLEIN H, KOLDORF I
Managing municipal employees’ social media use Off-duty social media conduct can undermine a municipality’s reputation, erode community trust, disrupt workplace relationships, and potentially trigger legal liability. The blurred boundaries between personal expression and professional responsibilities make managing these issues especially challenging. Photo: Adobe Stock
Published in October 2025 - Page 10

Modern communications have challenged the long-standing separation between an employee’s work life and private life. While an employee’s activity may be personal and conducted on their own time, it can still significantly impact the workplace. This is especially true for municipalities, where employee conduct – both on and off duty – can affect public trust, workplace harmony, and legal liability. The fact that municipal employees are typically also members of the community they serve can

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