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Political expression | How to avoid tricky free speech issues in the workplace

Smoothie King drive-thru sign
Smoothie King drive-thru sign

The volatile and divisive domestic political climate continues to spill over into the workplace, forcing employees and employers to consider a whole host of issues around First Amendment free speech rights and other legal considerations.

In the latest episode, two Smoothie King employees have been fired after refusing to serve a man wearing a President Donald Trump hoodie, again putting political free speech and workplace rules in the spotlight.

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