A security guard dismissed for posting photos at a barbecue during medical leave argued it was merely a family gathering, but the court upheld the termination for just cause.
A security guard in Brazil was dismissed from his job after posting images of a barbecue on social media while on medical leave for sinusitis and an allergic reaction. He claimed that the gathering was just a family lunch at his father-in-law's house, but the court found that his actions violated the trust expected between employer and employee. The posts included images of drinks and a sound truck, which led to a public relations issue for the employer.
The case was reviewed by the 2nd panel of the Regional Labor Court of the 18th Region (TRT-GO), and they decided to maintain the dismissal for just cause, stating that the guard compromised the trust essential in an employment relationship. Despite his explanation, the court underscored the importance of adhering to the conditions set forth in medical leave, and found that the social media posts were detrimental to the employer's expectations regarding employee conduct during such time.
The vigilante's name has not been publicly disclosed, and attempts to reach his defense team have been unsuccessful according to the latest updates from G1. The decision still allows for an appeal, indicating that the case may not be entirely concluded and could be revisited in the future based on additional legal arguments.
