On May 24, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed into law legislation that adds a new section to the labor and employment law of Minnesota to prohibit employers from taking adverse employment action against employees who decline to attend employer-sponsored meetings regarding religious or political matters.
Minnesota Law Prohibits Forced Attendance at Employer-Sponsored Meetings Concerning Religious or Political Matters
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The statute restricts "employer-sponsored meetings or communication" relating to religious or political matters. It defines "political matters" as those relating to political parties and community, fraternal, or labor organizations, among other things.
Legislation Banning 'Captive Audience' Meetings Enacted in Minnesota
Jackson Lewis | Jun 2023
Effective date: 8/1/23
Text of the measure.
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