The November general election is rapidly approaching, and discussion of political issues is beginning to intensify. Since any workplace is a community in which its members hold a variety of political ...

David Urban is senior counsel at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, where he represents public agencies and public and private educational institutions in labor and employment law, with a focus on First ...

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Conventional wisdom is that talking politics in the workplace violates the rules of business etiquette and should be avoided. However, the current U.S. presidential election has stirred up intense ...

A new survey shows a large majority of employees are uncomfortable with political discussions on the job and want them excluded from the workplace. In a world where political disagreements have ripped ...

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. Many employers have ...

As the political climate becomes increasingly volatile, employers may expect their employees to engage in political discourse both within and outside the workplace. Even if it occurs off-duty or ...

Political-related debate among employees has the potential of reducing productivity and may also foster bias and resentment that could lead to harassment and discrimination claims. The fall typically ...

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The most strategically minded CEOs today share a quiet habit: they call a mediator long before anyone thinks to loop in ...

In the wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the nation finds itself once again grappling with deep political and ideological divides. But this time, the ripple effects are ...