What rights to Freedom of Speech do you have while your working?

Question

If your not allowed to talk to fellow employees while working is the a violation of freedom of speech?

Do you guys have any links to support this?

(i belive you i just want proof)

Answer 1

The ability to talk to co-workers has nothing to do with freedom of speech. Now if you were fired because you were talking to co-workers about forming a union, and the boss is anti-union then that could be an issue.

Answer 2

Well if your work has a policy and procedure book, basically a rule book and it states that staff are not alloweed to talk to each other while working for whatever reason then yes you can not talk to your fellow employees and no it is not a violation of freedom of speech.
Freedom of speech is being able to have opinions and voice those opinions. Two totally different things!

Answer 3

I used to have kids in school that assured me it was a free country and if they wanted to laugh and talk while I was teaching, they could.

Is that freedom of speech? I hope not or we're in deep trouble. What I told them I think would apply to you - when you go to work (or they go to school) you have different rules to follow depending on where you are and what the expectations are. If talking to co-workers isn't allowed, it isn't allowed. Like the other said, if it's about a union (or it's due to subject matter), that could be a different story.

I'm not a law expert, but freedom of speech pertains more to voicing your opinion/views without fear of repercussion, not for things like asking someone what they did on the weekend or telling a joke to your neighbor.

Answer 4

None, no you have no right to visit while on the job.
You have rules to work by, they (employer) have the right to rules on the job. That is not part of "Freedom of Speech". When you clock out or finish you time your paid for, you talk to anyone you like and as much as you like. They do not pay you to talk or maybe distract others and get them in trouble or slow them down in what they are getting paid to do. Safety first too.

Answer 5

Just keep your mouth shut and produce, produce, produce. All they want is more production and less talk. It has nothing to do with the Freedom of Speech. Sorry.

Have a nice day!

Answer 6

All freedoms have some restrictions - usually, but not limited, for the freedom and safety of others.

Work environments have rules and regulations that have been established to maximize productivity or enhance the company's image. Mandatory uniforms or dress codes are examples.

When you hire on, you agree to these terms, whether verbally or not.

Answer 7

The freedom of speech is our right as individuals. When you are employed though, the golden rule applies; He who has the gold makes the rules. You can talk to whom ever you like, when ever you like and he can fire you for what ever he likes.
You should read the constitution and the bill of rights sometime its pretty interesting really. Good Luck!

Answer 8

Talking to your coworkers at work has absolutely nothing to do with Freedom of Speech.

Answer 9

No. Employers have the power to control your behavior while on the clock. Productivity is usually their theme. Some people can't work and talk at the same time. The U.S. is an at will work place. If you don't like your job get another one. That is the view and rite of employers.

Answer 10

While you are on the clock, you are expected to work. If talking is more important to you than making a living, your employer has every right to get rid of you and hire someone who is quieter.

You can talk on break and on your lunch hour. Do you really need to bend the ears of your co-workers in between?