On January 23, CDW and several other employer organizations filed an amicus brief in a case before the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit challenging California’s recently enacted law prohibiting employers from discussing religious or political topics, including unionization, with their employees during mandatory meetings.

The following statement can be attributed to CDW Chair Kristen Swearingen:

“California’s law is a clear violation of the First Amendment. It prohibits employers from engaging in their constitutionally protected right to free speech, simply because the state doesn’t like their viewpoint. This law will silence speech, violating employers’ rights and leaving employees without critical information about their workplace and livelihood. The District Court has already recognized the law’s illegality, and we urge the 9th Circuit to agree.”