Navigating Election Season: Not so Free Speech in the Workplace and Voting Leave
Everyone has strong opinions about politicians and issues, especially during this 2024 election season. Inevitably, these opinions may come up during conversations at work where they can be disruptive and interfere with productivity. These conversations also can expose employers and employees to legal risks if they do not fully understand the laws that govern political speech at work. This program will offer practical guidance and provide employers with tools on how to maintain office productivity without interfering with employees' ability to engage in protected speech, as well as guidance on the requirements for employers to provide leave so that employees can exercise their right to vote.
Workplace Application: This program will offer practical guidance and provide employers with tools on how to maintain office productivity without interfering with employees' ability to engage in protected speech, as well as guidance on the requirements for employers to provide leave so that employees can exercise their right to vote.
Learning Objectives:
1. How to maintain productivity during election season
2. How to ensure employee free speech is protected
3. Guidance on voting leave requirements
4. Best practices to avoid issues
5. Steps to avoid litigation
Jason Geller
Jason Geller is managing partner of Fisher Phillips San Francisco office. Jason represents employers in all facets of employment law matters. He has considerable experience defending employers in litigation involving claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act and California Family Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and California wage and hour laws. Jason has also defended employers against whistleblowing and retaliation claims, including claims under the California Whistleblower Act, the False Claims Act and various provisions of the California Labor Code.
