Guam Jury Instruction - 1.1.1 Public Employee First Amendment Claim Discharge - Failure To Promote Free Speech On Matter Of Public Concern

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - Adverse Employment Action
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-11CF-1-1-1
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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This form contains sample jury instructions, to be used across the United States. These questions are to be used only as a model, and should be altered to more perfectly fit your own cause of action needs.

Guam Jury Instruction — 1.1.1 Public Employee First Amendment Claim Discharge — Failure To Promote Free Speech On Matter Of Public Concern Description: The Guam Jury Instruction — 1.1.1 addresses the legal considerations relevant to public employee first amendment claims in cases of discharge or termination due to a failure to promote free speech on a matter of public concern. This instruction provides guidelines for the jury to determine whether a public employee's First Amendment rights were violated when their employment was terminated or adversely affected for expressing opinions on public matters. Keywords: Guam, jury instruction, public employee, First Amendment claim, discharge, failure to promote, free speech, matter of public concern. Types of Guam Jury Instruction — 1.1.1 Public Employee First Amendment Claim Discharge — Failure To Promote Free Speech On Matter Of Public Concern: 1. Protected Speech on Matters of Public Concern: This variant of the instruction focuses on establishing the criteria that define speech as a matter of public concern. It helps the jury understand and assess whether the employee's speech falls within the scope of protected speech under the First Amendment. 2. Causal Link Between Speech and Adverse Employment Action: This type of instruction emphasizes the need for a clear connection between the employee's speech on a matter of public concern and the adverse employment action they faced. It guides the jury in determining whether the employer's decision to terminate or otherwise harm the employee's employment was motivated by their speech. 3. Reasonableness of Employer's Justifications: This instruction explores the reasonableness of the employer's justifications for the adverse employment action taken against the employee. It assists the jury in evaluating whether the employer had legitimate, non-retaliatory reasons for the action and whether those reasons were sufficient to override the employee's First Amendment rights. 4. Balancing Test: The balancing test instruction instructs the jury to weigh the employee's First Amendment right to free speech against the employer's interest in providing efficient public service and maintaining workplace discipline. It helps the jury strike a balance between these competing interests to determine the outcome of the case. 5. Remedies: This variant of the instruction focuses on the available remedies if the jury finds in favor of the employee. It outlines the types of relief that may be awarded, such as reinstatement, back pay, damages, or injunctive relief, depending on the specific circumstances of the case. Note: The specific types of instructions may vary depending on the jurisdiction and specific legal requirements applicable in Guam.