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Jonathan Rivett Careers contributor September 18, 2025 — 5.00am

I enjoy posting on a couple of social media platforms. I give my thoughts and opinions on many different things – all different subjects. Recently, after posting about a political matter, a good friend told me privately I might want to be careful. They said what I’d posted wasn’t incorrect, but it was a loaded topic which might get me in trouble at work.

I was surprised because, although I agree that the topic is sensitive, I would be amazed if my post was considered controversial, let alone would “get me in trouble”. I just posted an article from a reliable source. Am I being too blase? What are my rights when it comes to social media and my job? What rights do bosses

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