12. Is Speech Protected in the Workplace?

This week, Traci shares the reality of what is and is not tolerable in the workplace, especially related to employee speech and conduct in the workplace. Are employees protected when they are involved in unlawful conduct? Can employees say anything they want because Americans have a First Amendment right? Are employers entitled to terminate employees for their beliefs? All of these questions are asked and answered on this week's episode. Resources and citations: Forbes - "When Politics Erupt At Work: 8 Things To Know About Divisive Political Speech By Employees" SHRM - "What Employee Speech Is Protected in the Workplace?" Fast Company - "Can you fire an employee who was a U.S. Capitol rioter? In a word, yes" Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company Traci Rubin is actively employed by. Connect with Traci: HRTraci.com, @HRTraci on Clubhouse and Instagram, and via LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support