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Political Speech in the Workplace: Strategic Considerations for Employers

Political speech in the workplace has become a growing concern for employers in recent years. The polarized political climate, combined with the increasing use of social media and digital communication, has amplified the...more

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Election Season in the Workplace: Employers’ Essential FAQs for 2024

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The election season promises to be turbulent, and your workplace will not be immune from the challenges that are sure to face us. What do you need to know about your rights and responsibilities as an employer now that the...more

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Navigating Pre- and Post-Election Tensions in the Workplace, Part I: A Guide for Employers

Every four years, a U.S. presidential election brings voters to an intersection where they decide whether to turn right or left. Halting at these intersections often brings heightened tension and polarizing discourse within...more

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Political Activity Policies: Keeping Calm on Campus During the 2024 Presidential Elections

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As the 2024 presidential election cycle is in full swing, schools should prepare for debate, discussion, and expression of a wide range of political views and beliefs. While political discourse can be a valuable tool in the...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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[Webinar] Can We Agree to Disagree? Navigating Political Speech in an Election Year - March 26th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

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Discourse in the workplace can create division among employees, particularly political discussions in an election year. Employers may have well-meaning intentions to curb divisive topics, but it is important to understand how...more

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Politics in the workplace: A volatile combination!

On the eve of Election Day, what can employers do to keep their workplaces from exploding? What workplace speech is protected by the First Amendment or the National Labor Relations Act? When do political social media posts...more

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Political Discussions In The Workplace

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As Election Day nears, employers across the country may be wondering how they can properly address political discussions in the workplace. This article provides employers simple and straightforward strategies for managing...more

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Political Speech in the Workplace (And What – If Anything – To Do About It)

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Politics could hardly be more conspicuous these days. A monumental presidential election looms on the horizon, and it seems that everyone has an opinion. Many who do have jobs and bring those opinions into the workplace....more

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Election Season and the Workplace, Part 1: Employee “Free Speech” and Political Activities

With Election Day just around the corner, we’ll be highlighting some of the issues facing employers in a two-part series on elections and the workplace. In this first installment, we’ll look at employee protections around...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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[Webinar] Political Speech on the College Campus (Higher Education) - October 2nd, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

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The election is coming, and political discourse is contentious. How will your institution address speech on campus? Join Bricker attorneys Josh Nolan, Jeff Knight and Jessica Galanos for a discussion on addressing employee...more

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How To Handle Unprecedented Workplace Tension This Election Season: A 10-Step Action Plan

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What a year! 2020 has been full of challenges, both personal and professional. Personally, each of us have our own story. Professionally, workplaces have been rocked with unprecedented turmoil as we navigate COVID-19 and the...more

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SuperVision Today - October 2016

In this edition of SuperVision Today, Carrie Harris offers timely advice in this election season for employers who are dealing with divisive non-work issues in the workplace. Mitch Rhein explains the upcoming changes to the...more

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Political Speech in the Workplace

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The upcoming presidential election between two larger-than-life characters, each capable of stirring intense emotional reactions from both sides, is sure to produce some spirited debate around the water cooler this fall. ...more

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Election 2016: Political Speech and Activity in the Workplace

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On November 8, voters across the country will head to the polls to determine the next president. Some states have already begun the early voting process. Voters will also decide who fills various U.S. congressional seats,...more

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