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Labor/Employment,
Constitutional Law

Aug. 7, 2024

Workplace political speech and social media: Key pitfalls for employers and employees

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By Kacey R. Riccomini

Kacey R. Riccomini

Business Litigation Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP

2029 Century Park E Fl 19
Los Angeles , CA 90067-2934

Phone: (210) 282-2511

Email: kriccomini@thompsoncoburn.com

Kacey R. Riccomini represents a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500s to smaller businesses, in state, federal, and appellate courts, before various dispute resolution agencies, and at all stages of litigation, including trial. She has successfully defended employers of all sizes against wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour claims, and representative actions, including class and Private Attorneys General Act claims.

With the polarizing 2024 Presidential election quickly approaching, private employers and employees alike should be mindful of the protections and limitations on speech in the workplace and speech related to it, including on social media platforms. If limitations are not managed respectfully, political discussions in the workplace can not only become heated and distract employees but also negatively impact morale, permanently damage previously productive working relationships, and even lea...

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