Peter Cassat weighs in on the discussion of wearing pins and badges in the workplace and freedom of speech in HR Grapevine.

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Peter Cassat: “Prohibiting workers from wearing pins that display political messages or express views about their work conditions may violate their rights under the National Labor Relations Act [NLRA]”… [However], Cassat agrees it is challenging to attempt to manage the display of pins, jewelry, or similar items through dress code policies. “It may be preferable to have policies that avoid such specific details and instead require employees to maintain a ‘professional’ appearance or to avoid wearing jewelry, pins, or other items that contain messages that are inconsistent…”

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