Everything Employment Attorneys Need to Know About Political Speech and Social Media in the Workplace

Monday, September 30, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Pacific via ZOOM

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Earn 1 CA CLE Hour

Meet the Speaker

Kacey R. Riccomini

Labor & Employment Partner

Thompson Coburn LLP

About the Program

With the November 2024 Presidential election quickly approaching, private employers and employees should be mindful of the workplace protections and limitations regarding speech in the workplace, both online and off. This program is designed for attorneys looking to understand the key concerns and best practices regarding political speech and social media use in the workplace. In this program, our panelist will:

Discuss key protections and limitations under California and Federal law regarding political speech and use of social media in the workplace for both employers and employees
Explore pitfalls for employees and employers engaging in or grappling with political speech at work
Provide practical suggestions and examples for employers, employees, and their counsel
Discuss litigation concerns for employers and employees
Examine pertinent ethical considerations for employer and employee-side attorneys, including in-house counsel

This program is presented by the Labor & Employment section chaired by Andie Fields and vice chaired by Lorena Vazquez and co-sponsored by the Constitutional Law section. Find out more at www.bhba.org.

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