Join the Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization for our November Lunch and Learn, “Social Media, Free Speech, and the Workplace.” Can you be fired for talking politics at work—or for what you post on social media after hours? The answer isn’t as simple as you might think. Dr. Randy Bobbitt, retired communications professor and author of Free Speech in the American Workplace: From the Dawn of Workers’ Rights to the Age of Social Media, will explore the often-blurred line between free expression and employer rights, and what it means for today’s communicators navigating an era of social media and charged political discourse. Don’t miss this timely discussion that blends law, ethics, and practical insight for PR professionals.

About Dr. Randy Bobbit

Dr. Randy Bobbitt retired after 28 years of college teaching, where he specialized in business communication and communication law and policy. His most recent stop was at the University of West Florida. 

He has written 12 books on topics such as public relations, journalism history, communication law and ethics, and the intersection of politics and popular culture. His most recent book is titled Free Speech in the American Workplace: From the Dawn of Workers' Rights to the Age of Social Media. He is currently working on his 13th book, a case study examining the challenges faced by "senior" professors as they near the end of their careers. The working title is "I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know it's Not This." 

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Ticket sales end on November 13, 2025, at 11:55 p.m., but you can still attend the Lunch & Learn as a walk-in! Please note that lunch is not guaranteed, and payment will be collected at the door.