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Want to learn how to navigate the complexities of talking politics in the workplace? Check out our newest blog: https://lnkd.in/g8PfR55M & In October, we'll be hosting a webinar that covers the important regulations you should know when it comes to political discussions in the workplace. Stay tuned for more information!

"It's always a great idea to talk politics at work" - No one. I previously shared some thoughts around 10-K risk factors in the context of a presidential election year. Perhaps more rife with challenges is how companies approach and/or apply their policies to employee expression and engagement on political issues. This article from Fisher Phillips is a fantastic starting point as companies think through these issues. By the way, social media is sure to complicate the calculus a bit more and nice to see that the article highlights certain enhancements that you may want to consider making to your own social media policy. Here is a sample of the hypothetical questions addressed in the article: ◾ One employee is wearing a “Trump 2024” button to work. Another one just hung a “Biden/Harris 2024” poster in their workspace. And one more employee told us they just got a t-shirt promoting a local candidate and will be wearing it to work this Friday. We’re afraid this will all lead to arguments and tension and become a workday distraction. What can we do about this kind of political expression? ◾ We learned that one of our employees posted a very strong opinion about a very controversial topic related to this election season on their social media platform. What can we do about it? Good folks over at Fisher Phillips note that they will update the article throughout the election season "to keep pace will the twists and turns sure to come our way." #corporategovernance #generalcounsel #employmentlaw #communications

Despite some employees preferring not to talk about politics at work, it's regularly brought up in conversation. Political views are personal and don't always garner the same support from everyone. For employers, this can sometimes cause issues which may escalate and it's important to stay in control of situations to prevent any lasting damage to your employee relations. For further advice managing political discussions in the workplace, read our latest blog https://lnkd.in/ea4PTY7N

Is your workplace ready for election season? Political discussions are on the rise, and without the right policies, they can quickly disrupt your business. Check out our latest blog post for tips on managing political talk, understanding free speech in private workplaces, and fostering a respectful environment. Let JB Consulting Systems help you keep your team focused and your workplace positive during the 2024 election cycle! 👉 Read the Blog: https://lnkd.in/gEKtWibF #JBCS #humanresources #businessservices #hrconsulting #smallbusiness #WorkplaceHarmony #ElectionSeason #HRGuidance

Nearly 9 out of 10 employers are worried about political speech in the workplace. But what to do about it? Littler's Bradford Kelley, Kellen Shearin and Michael Lotito provide insight into how employers can deal with potentially contentious political discussions in the workplace. #employmentlaw

Despite some employees preferring not to talk about politics at work, it's regularly brought up in conversation. Political views are personal and don't always garner the same support from everyone. For employers, this can sometimes cause issues which may escalate and it's important to stay in control of situations to prevent any lasting damage to your employee relations. For further advice managing political discussions in the workplace, read our latest blog https://lnkd.in/e7K82nQ8

The upcoming election is an extremely controversial topic. This article provides interesting perspective on whether you can/should prohibit employees from wearing political gear to work, and it opens the conversation on how the upcoming election and will impact your employees - both leading up to and after election day. https://lnkd.in/ez3HFZTK

Mintz's Jen Rubin and Talia Weseley write: As the election season officially kicks into high gear, employers should consider adopting certain policies (or review existing ones) relating to political discussions and speech in the workplace. As always, adopting policies necessarily includes guiding supervisors who are faced with addressing difficult interpersonal #workplace conflict issues. We provide some guidance for human resources professionals relating to those policies and training below – and how those policies might be applied to some very tricky politics-motivated conflicts. #electionseason #politicalexpression #freespeech #conflictresolution

While employers can't prevent employees from engaging in political conversations at work, they can have a #policy to maintain a #RespectfulWorkplace. Here are six steps to creating an effective policy ahead of #ElectionSeason. https://hubs.ly/Q02vdNlW0

In an era where political lines are drawn boldly and voices are amplified through various platforms, the intersection between work and personal beliefs can be a minefield for private employers. Private employers are rightly contemplating how to navigate the rising tide of political discourse among their staff. By integrating certain best practices, employers can navigate the complex interplay between lawful business regulations and employees' rights to political expression. The key lies in crafting balanced policies that provide clarity and fairness while aligning with legal standards and supporting a harmonious work environment. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWkYXrNX.