Employee Political Speech in the Workplace: Legal & Practical Considerations

Cost

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Webinar
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Mountain
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Pacific

Because of the current political and social climate, employers are seeing increased political activity by employees at work and on social media—from wearing masks with political and social messages to posting on Facebook about protests and elections. Across the country, employers face unique challenges in managing political expression. Our panel, comprised of Seyfarth attorneys and in-house employment counsel at a Fortune 10 nationwide company, will discuss key practical and legal considerations, and broader social implications, as employers attempt to navigate this era of polarized political opinions and look ahead towards the November elections.

First Amendment protections in the workplace
Anti-discrimination laws and their nexus with political speech
Off-duty conduct laws and NLRB guidance
Religious and political objections to training on inclusion and diversity
How the National Labor Relations Act applies to politically charged conduct
Practical tips for managing political speech in the workplace and on social media
Internal protocols and policies related to political speech
Handling and defusing political conflicts at work

Speakers

Kiesha Mayes, Senior Associate General Counsel, Employment, Optum
Cameron Smith, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Kaveh Dabashi, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Victoria Vitarelli, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

If you have any questions, please contact Morgan Coury at mcoury@seyfarth.com and reference this event.

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