Alex Can a boss talk to you about politics?
As this heated election sprints to the finish line, it’s impossible to game out every situation employees might face. While many workers may never hear a political pitch from their boss, it can still be surprising to hear what workers and their employers can and can’t do when it comes to mixing politics and work.
Can a boss bully you about your political opinions?
You have a fundamental right to your political opinions and your boss can’t bully you about them. Let’s say you believe firmly that beavers should be allowed to wear neckties. If you’re passionate enough, you may even want to start a political organization to campaign for beaver necktie rights.
Can a boss stop you from joining a political group?
That means that your boss can’t stop you from participating in political groups or becoming a leader in these groups. In fact, one example of how important an employee’s rights to their political beliefs is a case called Ali v. L.A. Focus Publication.
Can a boss fire you for your political beliefs?
No! Your boss can’t fire you or threaten to fire you if you don’t follow a particular course or line of political action. That would be wrongful termination and illegal. Don’t let your boss bully you into submitting to his own political beliefs. If you have been wrongfully terminated or harassed due to your political beliefs, call us! We can help!
As this heated election sprints to the finish line, it’s impossible to game out every situation employees might face. While many workers may never hear a political pitch from their boss, it can still be surprising to hear what workers and their employers can and can’t do when it comes to mixing politics and work.
You have a fundamental right to your political opinions and your boss can’t bully you about them. Let’s say you believe firmly that beavers should be allowed to wear neckties. If you’re passionate enough, you may even want to start a political organization to campaign for beaver necktie rights.
No! Your boss can’t fire you or threaten to fire you if you don’t follow a particular course or line of political action. That would be wrongful termination and illegal. Don’t let your boss bully you into submitting to his own political beliefs. If you have been wrongfully terminated or harassed due to your political beliefs, call us! We can help!
That means that your boss can’t stop you from participating in political groups or becoming a leader in these groups. In fact, one example of how important an employee’s rights to their political beliefs is a case called Ali v. L.A. Focus Publication.