You Can’t Say That! Navigating Employee Speech Issues During Election Season and Beyond

Gaza. The 2024 Election. Immigration. Reproductive Rights. Do employees have the right to discuss these issues in the workplace, even if discussions become heated or disruptive? Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys for a timely discussion on regulating employee speech rights both inside and outside of work. We will discuss legal topics and trends related to the regulation of employee speech, including the scope of First Amendment protections. We also will address what constitutes protected speech under the National Labor Relations Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as well as state and local laws. We will also provide practical tips on how to approach these situations and discuss how to navigate thorny issues when different employees’ interests collide. 

The firm is an accredited provider of CLE in California, Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas. We are also accredited providers of HRCI and SHRM.

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This program is intended for bona fide members of management. Jackson Lewis reserves the right to limit attendance or deny registration at its discretion.