IV. Conclusion

• Library: Municipal Law Deskbook (ABA) (2015 Ed.)

IV. CONCLUSION

Guiding public entities through First Amendment issues is no simple feat. While the underlying legal standards differ based on the types of speech involved, common themes run through these standards. The first question that must be addressed in assessing a potential regulation on speech or response to employee speech is whether the speech is protected. In the public workplace, this analysis includes consideration of whether the speech pertains to a function the employee was requested or...