Political and religious coercion in the workplace is a growing problem affecting workers from all backgrounds and across the political spectrum. U.S. employers have tremendous power over worker conduct under current federal laws. For example, employers can require workers to attend “captive audience” meetings—and force employees to listen to political, religious, or anti-union employer views—on…

Employers are increasingly using the workplace to advance their political (and religious) interests, and the lack of legal protections for workers has created a situation ripe for coercion.