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2024 Brought Heightened Awareness of Political Speech in the Workplace

Employers will continue to difficult decisions about setting the tone and culture of their workplaces (which may involve taking a stand on political issues) and how to minimize business disruptions due to employee disputes....more

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Political Speech in the Workplace: Legal Considerations for Employers

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As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, many employers are bracing themselves for a wave of political discussions—and tension—in the workplace and elsewhere. Navigating these inevitable interactions and the...more

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Preparing for the November Election: Best Practices for All Employers‎

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As the November 2024 election approaches, many employers are facing issues ranging from providing time off for employees to vote, addressing political speech in the workplace, and navigating the tension between encouraging...more

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Employer’s Cheat Sheet for Election Season

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Here’s a handy cheat sheet that summarizes some key points from our Essential FAQs for the 2024 Election Season. Make sure to check out the full series of FAQs to understand your rights and responsibilities....more

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Managing Political Discussions in Florida’s Private Workplaces: What Employers Need to Know

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Introduction - As the election draws near, private (nongovernmental) employers in Tampa Bay face unique challenges regarding political speech in the workplace. While they have considerable flexibility to regulate political...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Parameters for Allowing Political Conversations at Work

Conversations and “water cooler talk” among colleagues have long been integral to workplace culture. In modern times, the “water cooler” has expanded beyond the physical workplace to include online work platforms (Slack,...more

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Politics in the Workplace and the Risks of Social Media

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In 2017, former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy noted in Packingham v. North Carolina that the most important place for the exchange of ideas is no longer the physical town square but cyberspace and, in particular,...more

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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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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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Politics in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know

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As the 2024 election approaches, protests continue across the country, and employees increasingly engage in discourse on important national and international political topics, employers can expect that political speech and...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

Manufacturers’ Manual to Political Speech in the Workplace

As we approach election season, conversations about politics are quickly picking up across the country and in the workplace. Employers may be wondering how they can manage communications in the workplace....more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Important Considerations for Connecticut Employers in Anticipation of Election Day

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The 2022 midterm elections in the United States are just around the corner, on November 8. Midterm elections generally decide which political party controls the United States Congress as well as state legislatures and...more

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A Dealership’s Guide To Social Media, Free Speech, And The Election

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You just learned that one of your employees expressed their opinion about the election on social media. Their unfiltered post includes slurs, and it is inflammatory at best. Had they made these same comments while at work,...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

The Election Season Is Upon Us: Guidance for Managing Political Expression in the California Workplace

In a year of extraordinary events, this election has been more divisive and controversial than any other in recent history. Many employers are grappling with how they should manage political expression in the workplace. An...more

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Let’s Talk Politics: A 5-Step Survival Guide For Dealerships During The 2020 Election Season

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This year has brought unprecedented challenges for dealerships across the country. To top it off, the country will close 2020 with a highly contested presidential election. As a result, this presidential election cycle will...more

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Social Media Posts During Turbulent Times: FAQs on Employee Rights and Employer Responsibilities

Many people have commented on social media regarding the anti-racist movement that has been gaining strength in the wake of police officers killings around the country. Unfortunately, some of these posts are inflammatory,...more

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