State Bans of On-The-Clock “Captive Audience Speeches” Restrict Employers’First Amendment Rights By Kevin Kleine April 30, 2024 Email this postTweet this postLike this postShare this post on LinkedIn Captive audience meetings are on-the-clock meetings (employee attendance is often mandatory) where employers express an opinion on “religious or political matters” – including whether or not employees should join or support any labor organization.