Managing Workplace Political Speech & Activity: Election Season & Beyond

What to expect of this Event:

This comprehensive event will equip you with the tools to navigate the complex landscape of workplace political speech and activity with confidence and finesse.

Attendees will learn how to foster a respectful and inclusive environment, balance free speech with productivity, and address conflicts effectively. Through real-world scenarios and expert insights, will gain the skills to maintain a harmonious workplace, ensure compliance with legal standards, and promote a culture of mutual respect and understanding, no matter the political climate.

Importance:

With the upcoming Presidential election less than 90 days away, many California Business Owners, Employers, Supervisors, and Human Resources Professionals are concerned about Employee political speech and activity in the workplace. They all want to create a respectful and legally compliant workplace during the heightened tensions of election season. In today's polarized environment, managing political discussions at work is more challenging than ever.

Learn how to master the art of managing political dynamics at work and lead the team through any election season and beyond.

Why Employers Should Attend:

Whether dealing with heated debates, political apparel, or social media posts, this course will provide the attendees with actionable strategies to handle these situations appropriately. Moreover, attendees will learn how to handle political activities both inside and outside the workplace, including lawful off-duty conduct and taking time off for voting.

Learning Objectives:

· Understand the motivations behind limiting political speech and activity in the workplace.

• Clarify the concept of employee "free speech" and its limitations in a work setting.

• Gain insights into the National Labor Relations Act and its impact on employee speech rights.

• Learn about the Federal Hatch Act and its relevance to political activity.

• Learn California-specific workplace political speech & activities. laws

• Develop strategies to manage political speech and activity within the workplace.

• Understand the different standards for public and private Employers.

· Explore guidelines for handling political apparel and materials in the workplace.

• Navigate the complexities of employee social media usage concerning political content.

• Identify ways to prohibit illegal speech while respecting lawful political expression.

• Understand the nuances of lawful outside activity and off-duty conduct.

• Address issues related to political affiliation and its impact on the workplace.

• Learn about policies for taking time off for political activity and voting.

• Explore the boundaries of Employer political activity and appropriate restrictions.

• Develop techniques to prevent workplace disputes arising from political differences.

Speaker: Jacquiline Wagner, Esq.

For more than 25 years, Jacquiline Wagner, Esq., the proud President of Wagner HR, has been representing, advising, and training business owners, employers, supervisors, and Human Resources professionals in all aspects of Employment Law. Stemming from her seasoned experience, Jacquiline has designed an effective four-point system tailored to cultivate the emotional intelligence of leadership, maximize the full potential of employees, and effectively reduce the risk of Employment litigation.

Additional Information:

This hybrid event is important for professionals working in human resources management, administration, and related areas as you can earn professional development credits (PDC) under the learning schemes of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI).

HRCI CREDIT: This seminar is pre-approved for 2.25 (California) re-certification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and CPHR through the HR Certification Institute. The Activity number for your HRCI credit is provided (upon request) after you attend this online seminar.

SHRM CREDIT: This seminar is pre-approved for 2.25 (Professional Development Credits).The Activity number for your PDC credit is provided (upon request) after you attend this online seminar.

E-CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION: An e-certificate of completion is provided by request only after you attend the entire online seminar. Send an e-mail request to: [email protected]

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This employer seminar is provided for educational and informational purposes only; it does not constitute an endorsement of the curriculum or speakers by the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) or by the Antelope Valley Employer Advisory Council (EAC). Aside from staff designated to represent the EDD, we assume no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the materials provided during this event.

Host or Publisher Antelope Valley Employer Advisory Council