Lawsuit: Illinois ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ violates employers’ free speech rights

(The Center Square) – The Liberty Justice Center filed a First Amendment lawsuit to challenge a recently enacted Illinois law that would prohibit companies from holding mandatory meetings where “religious or political matters” are discussed.

Liberty Justice Center Senior Counsel Jeffrey Schwab explained that political matters as defined in the law extends to discussions surrounding policy changes or regulations.

“You can imagine a company wanting to talk about changes to policy, laws or regulations particularly those that would affect the company’s operations,” said Schwab.

Illinois enacted Senate Bill 3649, which was dubbed the “Worker Freedom of Speech Act.” Schwab said the law infringes on employers’ free speech rights.

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