Political Speech and the Workplace

While the First Amendment bars the federal government from restricting speech, private employers are not under similar restraint…unless there’s a specific law. Some states, including California and New York, bar employers from using off-duty political speech in disciplining or discharging employees. As long as the speech is non-threatening and occurs outside of work, employers can’t discriminate, retaliate, or otherwise take action against employees. But employers are free to set policy regarding political speech in the workplace. #IdeaoftheDay

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