[Opinion] Dismissal for an Opinion Expressed: when Does Expression Become a Legal Issue

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In employment relationships, expressing an opinion can be not only a natural part of communication, but also a risky step. Some employees boldly express an opinion that is not always liked by colleagues or managers. Can this be grounds for dismissal? Attorney Rūta Žukaitė-Passos, a member of the Labor Law Committee of the Bar Council, explains under what circumstances an expressed opinion can become a legal issue and how both employees and emplo…