Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Maryland
I have been asked by my companies general manager at the request of the company Board of Directors President to stop promoting my choice of candidates that are running for seats on the Board of Directors. I feel that this is violating my civil rights by limiting my freedom of speech. Do I have a case that a lawyer can work with?
2 Answers from Attorneys
You are an employee (presumably at will) of a private company. This is not a first amendment freedom of speech issue. Check the internet for more information.
If you want to promote your candidate or political views away from work, you are free to do so. However, you cannot do so in the workplace if your employer prohibits it. In other words, the employer can limit your speech at work.
The first amendment relates to government interference with speech.
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