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.
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