Nurnberg dismissal (cross-border guide)
Dispute closed, all claims paid
Contesto
In brief
Dettagli operativi
The case The case began on 24 September 2023, when Paola Nurnberg posted a message on her private X/Twitter profile. The post was deemed to have caused serious reputational damage to the company, and the RSI sent Nurnberg an email reprimanding her for having caused, with her post, serious reputational harm to the organisation. - The RSI, Radiotelevisione Svizzera Italiana, based in Cadenazzo, ruled that Nurnberg’s post violated the broadcaster’s code of conduct for journalists. - Paola Nurnberg, a well-known journalist from Ticino, had expressed her opinion on a sensitive issue related to cross-border work in Ticino, a region with numerous cross-border workers from Italy, particularly from the Lombardy and Piemonte regions. ## The UNIA trade union takes a stand The UNIA trade union came out in support of Nurnberg, arguing that her dismissal had been unjust and that the RSI had violated the journalist’s rights. > "Freedom of expression is a fundamental right and cannot be restricted by a simple social media post" - According to UNIA, the RSI had failed to comply with Swiss employment law, which requires a minimum 30-day reflection period before dismissal. - The union also pointed out that Nurnberg had not received any formal warning prior to the email being sent. 📊 ## Practical checklist for journalists To avoid similar situations, journalists should consider the following checklist: - Check the company’s code of conduct - Use social media mindfully - Seek authorisation for sensitive posts - Keep records of documents and communications 💡 ## Comparison with other scenarios In other similar cases, companies have adopted more lenient policies regarding employee expression on social media. For example, some employers have implemented an open communication policy, al...
Punti chiave
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Punti chiave
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened to Paola Nurnberg?
- Paola Nurnberg was fired by RSI after posting on her private X/Twitter profile.
- Why did RSI fire Nurnberg?
- RSI considered Nurnberg's post to be serious damage to the company's image.
- What did the UNIA union do?
- The UNIA union took a stance in favor of Nurnberg, arguing that the dismissal was unfair and that RSI had violated the journalist's rights.