Hawaii Enacts Captive Audience Ban

On July 2, 2024, Hawaii enacted a captive audience ban that protects workers from retaliation if they refuse to attend meetings or listen to their employer’s political opinions. Click here for article.

• The law prohibits employers from penalizing employees who decline to attend meetings or receive communications about the employer’s political opinions.

• "Political matters" are defined as attempts to influence future votes by individuals in an audience.

• The law allows employers to hold meetings or communicate about political matters if attendance is entirely voluntary.

• Employers should review their meeting and communication practices and train supervisors on the new legal requirements regarding political speech.