Employee Activism and the Workplace: Why Employers Must Take Notice Now
In the midst of a tumultuous time, employees (and managers and executives) are speaking out at work or urging their employers to speak about pressing issues related to racism, politics, and social issues. The COVID-19 pandemic has also resulted in employees becoming very vocal about vaccinations. Join us for a timely session on how employers can balance issues relating to freedom of expression, civility, protected concerted activity, discrimination, and retaliation while minimizing business disruption and legal liability.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss what employee activism is, why it happens, and how companies can respond.
- Address the legal implications that may arise when employees are involved in political and social media campaigns, walkouts, and protests.
- Provide tips for attendees on how to effectively manage these activities while maintaining positive standards for corporate responsibility.
In-person session offerings are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Joseph L. Beachboard
Joseph (“Joe”) Beachboard is a nationally recognized employment lawyer who also closely tracks the most important developments at the U.S. Supreme Court impacting the business community. He has more than 30 years of experience representing management in a wide variety of employment and labor matters in perhaps the most challenging state in the nation for employers – California. Mr. Beachboard speaks regularly before human resource and employer groups on cutting edge employment law topics. He is a member of SHRM and has been an annual presenter at both the SHRM Annual Conference and the Employment Law and Compliance Conference for two decades. Mr. Beachboard is frequently quoted in such leading publications as HR Magazine, National Law Journal, Los Angeles Times, NY Times, HR Executive and Workforce, and has been published in dozens of legal and business journals. Throughout his career in Los Angeles, Mr. Beachboard has represented dozens of studios and entertainment properties. He cites his most interesting project as working with the cast and crew of the television show The Office, from its pilot through the final season.
Dennis Alan Davis
Author, and international presenter…Dennis A. Davis, Ph.D. is the National Director of Client training for Ogletree Deakins. Dr. Davis has a Ph.D. in psychology and uses his insight into human motivation to help employers manage workplace behaviors and
minimize risks. He has presented on Workplace Violence Prevention, Harassment Prevention, Diversity and Inclusion, Executive Coaching, as well as Out-Front Leadership.