In episode 179, Coffey talks with Kacey Riccomini about managing political and social speech in the workplace in a time of heightened political division and social tension. They discuss legal protections for political speech under federal and California state laws; when political speech becomes discriminatory or creates a hostile work environment; the limitations of First Amendment protections in private workplaces; employer rights and responsibilities regarding employee social media use; how to handle disruptive political discussions in the workplace; the challenges of managing speech in remote work environments; the importance of having clear workplace policies around respectful communication; the definition and handling of retaliation claims; the risks and considerations around employer monitoring of employee social media.

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Kacey Riccomini

A dynamic litigator with a breadth of experience, Kacey creates and executes effective litigation strategies to address a variety of complex disputes. She advises a wide range of clients, from members of Fortune 500 and large privately-held companies to smaller businesses. Aggressive, focused, and methodical in her approach, Kacey leads complex litigation that is practical and consistent with her clients’ business goals and strategic objectives. She represents clients in state, federal and appellate courts as well as before various dispute resolution agencies. She has prevailed in state and federal courts at all stages of litigation, including trial, and has successfully arbitrated and mediated numerous cases before the AAA and other dispute resolution agencies. Kacey is a talented writer who professionally publishes articles on various legal topics. She also serves on the editorial boards for two publications, Bender’s Labor & Employment Bulletin and Bender’s California Labor & Employment Bulletin. Prior to joining Thompson Coburn, Kacey was an Associate at Chapman, Glucksman, Dean, Roeb & Barger, where her practice focused on professional liability for accountants and business managers, construction defect litigation for builders and developers, and insurance defense.

Contact

Kacey Riccomini can be reached at
https://www.thompsoncoburn.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacey-riccomini-2220192b