Employers face ever-changing "free speech" protections in the workplace during a period when employees' personal opinions are becoming increasingly polarized.
Employers face ever-changing "free speech" protections in the workplace during a period when employees' personal opinions are becoming increasingly polarized. This topic helps those responsible for workplace policy enforcement and discipline decisions learn to walk the increasingly fine line of protected employee speech and inappropriate employee behavior. The topic will discuss the possible protections for employee speech, including Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act. More specifically, the information will cover the specific contours of Section 7 protected concerted activity, including when such protection exists and how such protection may be lost. The topic will also discuss enforceable social media and confidentiality policies under the National Labor Relations Board's recent decisions and guidance. After this program, you should feel confident assessing and responding to "free speech" concerns while maintaining respect in your workplace.
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Free Speech in the Workplace
- First Amendment
- Off-Duty Activities Laws
- The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
Section 7 of the NLRA: The Increasing Relevance of Section 7 Concerted Activities
- Key Section 7 Protections for Employees
- Mere Gripes and Purely Personal Grievances
- The Limits of Section 7 Protected Activity: Atlantic Steel
- Concerted Activities on Email and Social Media
Social Media and Confidentiality Policies Under the NLRA
Best Practices in Addressing Free Speech in the Workplace
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This course was last revised on August 21, 2019.
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- This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.5 hours of CLE credit under M. Bar R. 12.
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- ND CLE 1.5
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- NH MCLE 1.5
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- PA CLE 1.5
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- RI CLE 1.5
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- This program has been approved by the Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 hours of A/V credit under the Law & Legal Procedure category.
- WV MCLE 1.9
- This program has been approved by the West Virginia State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.9 MCLE hours.
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Stephen E. Baumann, II
Littler Mendelson P.C.
Steve E. Baumann II
- Attorney in the Denver office of Littler Mendelson P.C.
- Practice emphasizes all aspects of traditional labor law, including union avoidance, conducting successful representation campaigns, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, responding to grievances and unfair labor practice charges, and navigating potential or actual strike activity
- Chapter editor for The Developing Labor Law
- J.D. degree, University of Southern California, Gould School of Law; B.A. degree, University of Colorado, Boulder
- Can be contacted at [email protected] or 303-362-2893
Adrienne Scheffey
Akerman LLP
- Attorney in the Denver office of Akerman LLP
- Practice includes litigating class action suits, advising and counseling employers on day-to-day employment matters, including arbitration agreements, social media policies, HIPAA policies, and data privacy concerns
- J.D. degree, summa cum laude, University of Miami; B.A. degree, University of Colorado, Boulder
- Can be contacted at 303-640-2512 or [email protected]kerman.com
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