Politics dont stop at workplace door SunSentinel

I don t think there should be a stifling effect in a workplace he says. and presidential candidates constantly in the news talking politics around the water cooler is inevitable. An employer should tread carefully. Discussing politics is more of a personal decision for employees as long as it doesn t interfere with work. Legally employers or managers can t elicit information about a worker s political affiliation she says. An employer can t hire or fire based on a worker s political affiliation or activities. Palm Beach County s ordinances prohibit certain discrimination against employees but don t specify political affiliation Weitz says. Still employers have rights in controlling their workplace and ensuring work is performed. For the employee talking politics with colleagues could cause workplace discomfort. Election issues really inflame people one way or another. When there s a discussion in the break room or hallway tensions can erupt Weitz says. NC! CI a provider of worker compensation insurance information had a long standing policy against displaying symbols at desks. After the terrorism attacks of Sept. some employees began displaying flags but were told to take them down. The company received a wave of bad publicity and Schrempf ultimately resigned under board pressure. Who hasn t had a political conversation in the last couple months she says. As for items on a desk our guidelines are good taste and non offensive Budd says. A boss also can be a role model for employees in community activism. He talks about politics a lot and we just join in the conversation says his office manager Hazell Cardentey. We always have little debates going on. Recent office conversations have included the presidential candidates and gas prices. I don t think I ve ever worked in an atmosphere as comfortable as I do here she says. It makes all the difference to be able to discuss anything from the issues to everyday life. Marc! ia Heroux Pounds can be reached at mpoundssun sentinel. ADVERTISEMENT Popular stories Business Construction of new homes falls .

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