Captive No More: What Rhode Island's New Workplace Speech Law Means for Employers

Rhode Island has become the latest state to prohibit employers from holding mandatory workplace meetings to discuss political or religious matters, including whether employees should join or support a labor union. This landmark ban on “captive audience” meetings marks a significant shift in how Rhode Island employers can communicate with their workforce.

Join us for a dynamic and insightful webinar, where we’ll unpack the legal, operational and strategic implications of this new law. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of:

• What qualifies as a "captive audience" meeting under the statute
• How the law redefines employer-employee communication boundaries
• The risks of noncompliance and potential litigation exposure
• How this law interacts with the National Labor Relations Act and the NLRB's recent Amazon.com Services, LLC decision
• Practical steps for updating policies, training, and communication strategies
• Broader trends and what this could mean for employers nationwide

Whether your organization operates in Rhode Island or is monitoring similar developments in other jurisdictions, this session will equip you with the insights and tools to stay compliant, mitigate risk and maintain effective workforce communication.

Time:
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. PT
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MT
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CT
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET