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i have worked for my present employer for 9 years. they have updated the employee policy in regards to social media. in the past it stated that if we are posting on social media be respectful and if you represent the company please avoid certain topics. They have updated it now that if i am on a social media site and i post or give opinions on certain topics i.e. religion, race, politice etc and it is deemed offensive i can be terminated with cause. This is even if i do not associate the organization that i work for, they are not part of my account listing etc. I am choosing at this time not to sign but they may come back and say it is a condition of employment if you do not sign you will be terminated. i reside and am employed in Alberta.

Your employer can terminate your employment at any time as long as they provide you with proper severance and as long as the termination is not a violation of your human rights or employment standards legislation.
Refusing to sign a new policy that you do not agree with is not just cause for your termination. If you are terminated I strongly recommend that you schedule a consultation with one of our lawyers to determine your options going forward.
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