As the 2024 election approaches and the Israeli and Hamas conflict rages on, employers are grappling with how to manage conflicts that arise when employees engage in discussions about political and social hot button issues. In this presentation, we will examine what laws are implicated when employees discuss social and political issues in the workplace.  We will also discuss best practices for resolving conflicts between employees who disagree about social and political issues.  Lastly, we will address how employers can promote respectful dialogue so that they can prevent conflicts about social and political issues in the workplace.