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Talking Politics Can Lead to Employer Liability

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This episode of The Employment Law Counselor Hosted by Jeff Stewart in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), features guest John Baker, Director of Labor Relations, Del Lago Resort and...more

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Hawaii's New “Captive Audience” Law: What Employers Need to Know

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Under current federal law, employers may legally require workers to attend meetings during working hours that concern the employer’s views on politics, religion and similar matters. Hawaii recently joined several states,...more

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2024 Election – Can It Be A Hot Topic In Your Workplace?

With the 2024 election fast approaching, and political news exploding, manufacturers are asking an important question: What is the role of political bobbleheads, pins, stickers, and discussions in the workplace?...more

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Two Utah Laws Related to Religious Expression in the Workplace Take Effect

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The Utah legislature wrapped up its seven-week legislative session on March 1, 2024.  In addition to passing a #MeToo-inspired law prohibiting confidentiality clauses regarding sexual misconduct, the legislature also passed...more

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It’s An Election Year: Understanding Restrictions on Employer Actions Regarding Employee Political Activity

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Seyfarth Synopsis:  In six months, the U.S. presidential election will take place and inevitably employee views on the elections and election issues will make their way into the workplace.  In yesterday’s highly polarized...more

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New York District Court Enjoins Enforcement of Law Limiting Employer Speech During Organizing Campaigns

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A federal judge in New York recently cast doubt on the validity of state laws that seek to restrict employer speech in connection with union organizing. In New York State Vegetable Growers Association, Inc. v. Letitia James,...more

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Maine Captive Audience Statute Requirements

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For employers operating in New England, they are likely aware of Connecticut and New York’s recent captive audience statutes, but a quick re-cap on Maine’s recently enacted Captive Audience statute: Maine’s Captive...more

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Connecticut General Statutes § 31-51q at 40: Emerging Questions for Connecticut’s Employee Free Speech Statute

THE NEW YEAR, 2023, MARKS THE 40TH anniversary of the initial passage of Connecticut General Statutes § 31-51q. Connecticut’s employee free speech protection statute, Section 31-51q, broadly protects both public and...more

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Ones to Watch: Legislation Landscape for 2023

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Three months into the new legislative year, with all but a handful of state legislatures currently in session, clear employment law trends for 2023 have emerged. Some of the more significant trends reflect the country’s...more

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New Legal Developments to Connecticut Labor and Employment Laws: What You Need to Know

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Two new changes to the employment landscape in Connecticut are set to take effect July 1, 2022, including expansions to the state’s minimum wage rate and limitations on disciplinary measures that may be taken with respect to...more

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The Aftermath: Developments from the 2022 Session of the Connecticut General Assembly Affecting Employers

The 2022 Regular Session of the Connecticut General Assembly concluded on May 4, 2022.  While not as groundbreaking as the two last full legislative sessions, and while many far-reaching bills that emerged from committee were...more

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Politics in the Workplace: Understanding the Rights of Employees

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Following an election season like no other, and looking forward to this year’s election cycle, many individuals have started to reflect on the rights of employees to engage in the political process. This quick legal...more

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Political Speech in the Workplace: Navigating a Rocky Political Climate in a Private Workplace

Recent events in Washington D.C. and elsewhere have heightened tensions across the United States and led to renewed questions from employees and employers regarding how to respond to political speech inside (and outside) the...more

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Political and Controversial Activity in the Workplace [More with McGlinchey Ep. 11]

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Election season is in full swing and the climate is certainly charged. In this episode of “More with McGlinchey,” Labor and Employment attorneys Mag Bickford, Rasch Brown, Camille Bryant, and Kathy Conklin discuss employees’...more

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Speak No Evil – The Right To Limit Employee Speech This Election Season And Beyond

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Following a tragic series of recent events, individuals across the country have started voicing their opinions about social, cultural, and political issues with a passion not seen since the Civil Rights Movement of the...more

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Ringing in the New Laws: 2019 California Employment Roundup

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As 2018 draws to a close, California employers have a busy new year ahead of them with expanded legal obligations. SB 1300 – Sexual Harassment Omnibus Bill—Under SB 1300, employers may now be held responsible for the acts...more

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