The Election Season: Don’t Expect Employees to Leave Their Opinions at the Door

nticipating the California primaries, the California Employers Association invited Cook Brown Partner Lisa Ryan to share her thoughts with employers on their duties to maintain a civil workplace, respectful of varied political opinions, while at the same time being mindful of employee rights. The information will serve well come November.

News of this year’s presidential election surrounds us daily. That can bring out strong opinions, not necessarily checked at the door when employees enter the workplace, which can lead to tension or resentment and impact productivity. While it is natural to want to control those unpleasant possibilities, it is important that employers are aware of their duties and their employees’ rights related to the election season. Here are some suggestions for California employers to help prepare for this election year.

Read more at the California Employer Associations’ website.