Re:Gitlab: don't discuss politics at work
by sld on Wednesday October 16, 2019 @08:49PM
(#21277865)
- Engaging in illegal, unlawful behavior.
- Encouraging violence or discrimination against legally protected groups.
You might need to clarify what legal jurisdiction you apply to those rules. California's definitions? Another U.S. state? Another country? As a global company where illegality varies by country, I think those statements present an opportunity for different interpretations without clarification.
- Related topic: We generally don't discuss religion or politics.....
Too much waffling added. Political discussion in the workplace can devolve into a hostile work environment.
I'd suggest this simplification of the two versions:
We do not discuss politics in the workplace. However, we encourage discussion and iteration on any company policy.
You might need to clarify what legal jurisdiction you apply to those rules. California's definitions? Another U.S. state? Another country? As a global company where illegality varies by country, I think those statements present an opportunity for different interpretations without clarification.
- Related topic: We generally don't discuss religion or politics.....
Too much waffling added. Political discussion in the workplace can devolve into a hostile work environment.
I'd suggest this simplification of the two versions: We do not discuss politics in the workplace. However, we encourage discussion and iteration on any company policy.