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Today’s post will address Article 3 of INTERPOL’s constitution and why it exists. When an INTERPOL member country’s Red Notice request appears to be predominantly motivated by political, military, religious, or racial...more
2026 will be defined by the extension of anti-discrimination laws, expanded pay transparency, and political activity protections. Here’s how HR leaders in California and beyond can stay prepared. Originally published by...more
From the inauguration of the new presidential administration to the conclusion of the recent government shutdown, we saw no shortage of consequential political events in 2025....more
A California law prohibiting employers from forcing employees to attend meetings regarding religious and/or political matters remains on hold pending resolution of a lawsuit challenging the law. ...more
On September 3, 2025, Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill No. 4429 (A4429), which amends the state’s “captive audience” law by expanding the restrictions on employer-mandated communications and meetings concerning...more
In a recent decision, the Eighth Circuit held that a retailer could, consistent with the National Labor Relations Act, terminate an employee who displayed a political message on the company-branded uniform. In doing so, the...more
In a significant win for employers, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit reversed a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision that found a national retailer violated federal labor law by prohibiting an...more
On November 6th, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling that found Home Depot unlawfully terminated a Minnesota employee who refused to remove a Black...more
Civil discourse is rapidly declining. The U.S. is mired in escalating, violent political rhetoric, acts of political violence, and dismal polls showing that twenty percent of young adults think violence is justified to...more
On October 1, 2025, Congress failed to pass an appropriations bill to keep the federal government open. Three weeks have passed, and there is still no clear path forward. With each passing day, Republicans and Democrats alike...more
The dramatic growth of international conflict and significant political change has created a situation where personal expression and professional environments now often collide. For international employers, this shift...more
The town square is not only online, but often out of sight. Facebook Groups often operate as an unseen network filled with public conversation about policy, developments and message narratives....more
The line that stands between one's personal politics and professional responsibilities has never been thinner. Employers may wish to remind their employees about the potential repercussions of making public political...more
In a significant First Amendment ruling, the Fifth Circuit in Spectrum WT v. Wendler held that a drag show hosted by an LGBTQ+ student organization at West Texas A&M University qualifies as expressive conduct. The decision...more
Alan Dershowitz, retired Harvard Law professor and former attorney for Jeffrey Epstein and President Trump, has made some headlines over the past week over his feud with a pierogi vendor on Martha’s Vineyard. According to...more
As the nation prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July with parades, fireworks, and barbeques, many employers may find themselves faced with a challenging issue—how to manage employee conduct that occurs off the clock,...more
Today, the Missouri House of Representatives passed House Bill 575, which contains two new provisions applicable to statewide initiative petition circulators....more
With this week marking a change in federal administration, emotions and opinions are running high across the country. There is bound to be a heated discussion in the breakroom or on team message boards....more
Help! After this last election, it seems everyone at the office has something to say about politics, and I’m caught between my mission to keep the peace and the very real risk of stifling free speech. Is there a way I can...more
Considering the barrage of vitriolic campaign ads that invaded our homes on a nightly basis during the past year, you might think that political debate in America had reached a new low. Think again....more
My mother would say politics isn’t dinner table talk. Often, it is not something you want to discuss at a cocktail party, either. So, can a private employer prohibit political comments or expression in the workplace?...more
Political polarization in the United States has reached unprecedented levels, threatening the nation’s social fabric and democratic processes. To tackle this growing crisis, this article proposes a streamlined, three-phase,...more
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. During this election season, employers may question whether the law requires them to allow employees time off to vote, often referred to as “voting leave”, and if so, whether such leave...more
Budgets and Elections - The state budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is likely to be another record-breaker, advised Whitney Campbell Christensen, a government relations attorney who served as president of the North Carolina...more
With the 2024 election quickly approaching, employers should expect an increase in political conversation and activity in the workplace. It is essential during political seasons for both employers and employees to understand...more