With a presidential election on the horizon, everyone seems to have strong opinions about the candidates and issues. Inevitably, these opinions come up during conversations in the workplace. Not only could such conversations disrupt the workplace, but employers and employees could put themselves at legal risk if they don’t fully understand the laws that govern political speech at work.
One recent study showed that 35 percent of employers openly share their political views with employees. Another showed that 80 percent of employees believe it would be illegal for employers to terminate them for engaging in political expression at work.
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