Session
Politics in the Workplace: Key Things for Every Business to Know
With election season in full swing, navigating the complexities of political discussion in the workplace is a critical HR skill. The risk of encountering volatile situations among employees is higher, and understanding the legal nuances is paramount to maintaining your work environment. Stuart Jackson from the Wright Lindsey Jennings Labor & Employment Team will provide insights on achieving a balanced approach that complies with the various laws while preventing undue disruptions in the workforce.
Key Objectives
1. Understand the types of scenarios you might face. 2. Understand how political discussion has changed in the last four years. 3. Understand what employers can do in light of the various laws that apply to political speech in the workplace.
HRCI Credits:
1.00 Business HRCI Recertification credits available.
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SHRM Credits:
1.00 SHRM Recertification credits available.
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Stuart Jackson
Attorney at Wright Lindsey Jennings
Stuart Jackson has been practicing in the employment law field for more than thirty years and focuses his practice on advising employers on compliance with civil rights laws and developing personnel policies (including policies on medical marijuana) and employment agreements. Stuart also defends employers in federal and state court litigation and appeals, including claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act.