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Politics in the Workplace and the New Administration

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In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, employers navigated the difficult terrain of managing employees’ expressions of diverging political and social beliefs in the workplace. Now that the 2024 election has passed...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

[Webinar] Speech, Safety, and the Law: When Politics Enter the Workplace - May 29th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am PT

Political conversations are common in the workplace. While employees value their free expression, several practical steps can serve a dual purpose of supporting employee well-being while minimizing risks. These risks include...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

California Employers Prohibited from Mandatory Religious or Political Meetings

California has a habit of finding creative ways to protect employees from potential instances of discrimination or retaliation, no matter how remote.  ...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

Election 2024: Dealing With Political Expression at Work

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“Harris Walz, Obviously.” “Trump 2024 – Take America Back.” These words are on signs that pepper front lawns and store fronts across the country. Consider what compels someone to make their stance so public. It’s because...more

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Can You Say Anything? Free Speech in Independent Schools

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Can a teacher put a sticker on their laptop expressing support for a political candidate? What about an employee attending a pro-life rally or using their personal social media account to express opinions about global...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 a California Workplace

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California law provides robust protections for employees’ political activity, including anti-discrimination laws, off-duty conduct laws, employee voting leave laws, statewide election notice requirements, and laws allowing...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

What Do Taylor Swift and Employers Have in Common? Political Speech and Voting Leave Are Top of Mind This Election Season

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On September 10, 2024, pop-culture icon Taylor Swift announced her endorsement for the 2024 presidential election via Instagram and encouraged her followers to get out and vote. Swift’s post is a great reminder of two topics...more

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Political Speech in the Workplace: How Employers Can Manage Legal Risks in 6 Steps

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The national and global hyperpolitical atmosphere inevitably touches the workplace, where employers and employees must remain productive while navigating the intersection of political expression, workplace culture and...more

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Illinois Employment Law Updates: AI Restrictions, New Protected Classes, and More

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The Illinois General Assembly and Governor JB Pritzker have been busy in 2024, enacting significant changes to existing statutes like the Illinois Human Rights Act (the “IHRA”), the Personnel Records Review Act (the “PRRA”),...more

McAfee & Taft

Talking politics: Is political speech in the workplace legally protected?

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With another presidential election only a few months away, escaping coverage and conversations about candidates and campaigns seems nearly impossible. While there is nothing new about political coverage increasing during an...more

Rumberger | Kirk

Stop Woke Act Stopped by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals…For Now

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Florida District Court’s Preliminary Injunction Blocking The Stop Woke Act Affirmed By Appellate Court - On March 4, 2024, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the district court’s injunction, effectively blocking...more

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New York State Enacts New Employee-Friendly Legislation Affecting Employers

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Key Takeaways - New York State Penal Law amendments strengthen penalties for employers guilty of wage theft. New York State prohibits employer mandatory meetings on political and religious matters....more

Payne & Fears

[Virtual Employment Seminar] Fear Nothing 2021: Regular Rate of Pay, Remote Workforce Landmines, COVID Litigation & Workplace...

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2021 brought several changes to the workplace, but employers should have less to fear following this Payne & Fears conference. Join us for a full day of seminars on the most pressing employment law topics, transmitted to you...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

Investigating Employee Misconduct In The Age of “Cancel Culture”

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What is “cancel culture”? During the last few years, there has been a groundswell of cultural movements seeking to rectify transgressions against traditionally marginalized groups, including women, Black people, members of...more

Winstead PC

It’s Time for Employers to Revisit Their Employment Policies to Be Ready to Address Political Disputes Among Coworkers

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With political division in the United States on full display in the midst of a pandemic, Americans are faced with deepening rifts that touch not only their social circles and family units, but also their work lives. It...more

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Is Politics at Work Business as Usual? What New York Employers Need to Know as the Elections Approach

The year 2020 has certainly come with its share of new challenges. Now, with the presidential election less than a month away, heightened tensions around the country, new remote work environments, videoconferences offering a...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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Navigating Politics in the Workplace During the Election Season

With the presidential election less than a month away, it is more important than ever that employers proactively manage their work environment to protect against the potential pitfalls that can arise when political...more

Fisher Phillips

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

Robinson & Cole LLP

Regulating Political Speech and Expression in the 2020 Workplace

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With election season underway, employers are considering how to address employees discussing politics and expressing their political beliefs in the workplace. Managing these issues can create significant legal and employee...more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

Avoid Workplace Pitfalls at Election Time

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With Super Tuesday coming up on March 3, 2020, it’s smart for employers to have a plan on how to handle voting day itself and the aftermath and its effects. Here are some quick tips to make sure that March 3rd comes and goes...more

The Volkov Law Group

Employees and Political Activity

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It is October in an election year, and political tensions are running high. If political discourse in your place of business has been heated, it may be a good time for a refresher on laws governing what private employers may...more

McAfee & Taft

2016 presidential election dynamics in the workplace: Free speech? ‘You’re fired’

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None of us are immune from this year’s presidential election dynamics. Disrespect and name-calling seem more prevalent than policy discussions. The election is highly polarizing, potentially pitting employee against employee....more

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