Can an Employee be Disciplined for Engaging in Political Speech in the Workplace?
Election season will be in full swing in a few short months, as in any election, there is a strong possibility that the contentious world of politics may spill into the work place. If this happens, most of the time, it will likely be harmless banter among employees. However, there is always the risk that things […]
Can an Employee be Disciplined for Engaging in Political Speech in the Workplace?
Election season will be in full swing in a few short months, as in any election, there is a strong possibility that the contentious world of politics may spill into the world of your business. If this happens, most of the time, it will likely be harmless banter among employees. However, there is always the risk […]
Supreme Court Sides with Church on Employee Firing
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a school teacher who was trained in theology, directed prayer services, and taught religion classes in addition to secular classes could be terminated from employment after missing work due to a disability because of the “ministerial exception” to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Perich was employed as a “called” […]