Student Workshop: Civil Liberties in the Workplace

Description:
The Civil Liberties in the Workplace workshop will allow students discuss the ability of (or lack thereof) an employer to limit Free Speech in the workplace and the implications of such limitations or allowances. Can an employer limit an employee's civil rights while at work, such as 1st Amendment rights from searches or seizures, or 6th Amendment rights to representation? There will be an open discussion on the potential impacts faced by companies by allowing or disallowing certain aspects of civil liberties in the workplace. There will be some video based examples to help prompt the discussion and encourage open communications. In advance of the workshop participants will benefit from reading the book Private Censorship by J.P. Messina. It will be recommended post workshop and is a good overall look at this topic.

Bio:
Dr. Guilhas joined UW Stout Polytechnic in the Fall of 2025 as part of his transition from industry to academia. Dr. Guilhas has over 30 years of experience in the supply chain, distribution, and fulfillment industry. His career began in the U.S. Army and included executive leadership roles at organizations such as Walmart Stores, Walmart.com, FedEx Supply Chain, GENCO, and Groupon Goods. In 2016, he earned a Doctorate of Management with a focus on Global Leadership. His professional interests include distribution and fulfillment network design, global supply chain solutions, supply chain leadership, and leadership development.

Agenda:

4:30    Introduction

4:45    Small group work

5:45    Large group discussion

6:25    Closing activities

6:30     Dismiss

Menard Center workshops are non-credit bearing educational enrichment experiences fulfilling the Center’s mission to promote the study and discussion of civil liberties and related institutions and innovation.

Eligible undergraduate students who complete pre-workshop assigned reading and the workshop receive a $100 stipend.

To apply, you will need to provide a statement of interest in the workshop topic and your student id number (needed to process the $100 payment). Having a Social Security Number and completing a W-9 are required to receive the stipend.

Some priority in registration may be given to students applying to their first Menard Center student workshop.

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Jacob Guilhas