While there is no hard-and-fast rule about disciplining workers for off-the-clock behaviour, Lai-King Hum, founder of Hum Law Firm, said employers can act when such actions threaten an employer’s standing in the community or affect workplace dynamics.

Disciplining for off-duty conduct: A balancing act for employers

by Todd Humber September 27, 2024

written by Todd Humber September 27, 2024

Off-duty conduct can be a perplexing and difficult headache for employers. In an era where almost everything is recorded, poor behaviour by employees — even if it’s on their own time, far away from the spotlight of the workplace — can quickly go viral and have a negative impact on a company’s reputa...

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Hum Law Firm Off-Duty Conduct

Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Disciplining for off-duty conduct: A balancing act for employers

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