When:
December 13, 2022 at 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Hosted By:
American Staffing Association
People:
Diane J. Geller, Heather L. Ries
Location:
Webinar
The midterm congressional elections—coupled with nationwide civil unrest, economic uncertainty, and the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade—have sparked political conversations in employees’ personal and professional lives. With all the political turmoil, employers may be wondering how much politics to allow in the workplace, how to navigate sticky situations regarding employee political activity, and how to keep the workplace from becoming toxic. Join us for insightful analysis of the issues that staffing companies should address regarding politics in the workplace.
During this webinar, attendees will learn:
- Whether the First Amendment applies in the workplace
- Which states have laws protecting employees’ political expression
- When expression of political views may cross over into harassment or intimidation
- Whether employers should consider a policy on political discussions, political campaigning, political apparel, use of employer equipment, off duty and social media political activities and voting leave laws
- What a policy regarding political issues in the workplace should include
- How to address sticky political issues between employees
Diane J. Geller, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP
Heather L. Ries, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP
Please note there is a cost to attend.
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