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Sessions

Concurrent Session
Navigating Election Season: Not so Free Speech in the Workplace and Voting Leave
Seacliff D
In-Person Monday 09/30/2024 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM   Add to calendar

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, Esq. Photo
Presenter:
Jason Geller, Esq., Managing Partner, Fisher Phillip's San Francisco Office,
Fisher Phillips