Illinois 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.

Illinois Jury Instruction — 1.1.1 Public Employee First Amendment Claim Discharge — Failure To Promote Free Speech On Matter Of Public Concern: This Illinois jury instruction relates to a public employee's First Amendment claim of discharge or termination due to a failure to promote free speech on a matter of public concern. Under this jury instruction, the court would provide guidance to the jury on how to address such claims in a legal dispute. Keywords: Illinois, jury instruction, public employee, First Amendment, claim, discharge, failure to promote, free speech, matter of public concern Types of Illinois Jury Instruction — 1.1.1 Public Employee First Amendment Claim Discharge — Failure To Promote Free Speech On Matter Of Public Concern: 1.1.1.1 Public Employee First Amendment Claim Discharge — Political Speech: This type of instruction focuses specifically on cases involving the discharge of a public employee due to the employee's political speech or affiliations. It addresses whether the employee's political speech constituted a matter of public concern and whether it played a role in the discharge decision. 1.1.1.2 Public Employee First Amendment Claim Discharge — Whistleblower Speech: This instruction deals with cases where a public employee is terminated for engaging in protected speech related to exposing wrongdoing or illegal activities within their workplace or government organization. It examines whether the speech in question can be considered a matter of public concern and if it played a role in the employee's discharge. 1.1.1.3 Public Employee First Amendment Claim Discharge — Speech While Off Duty: This type of instruction focuses on situations where a public employee's discharge is based on their speech or expression that occurred outside of duty hours. It assesses whether the speech in question involves a matter of public concern and if it significantly impacts the employee's ability to perform their job duties effectively. 1.1.1.4 Public Employee First Amendment Claim Discharge — Social Media Speech: This instruction pertains to cases where a public employee's discharge is connected to their speech or expression on social media platforms. It evaluates whether the employee's social media activity relates to a matter of public concern and if it has a detrimental effect on the employee's professional responsibilities. 1.1.1.5 Public Employee First Amendment Claim Discharge — Internal Communications: This instruction addresses instances where a public employee is terminated for expressing their opinions or concerns within the organization or to their superiors, rather than publicly. It examines the nature of the communication and whether it involves a matter of public concern that warrants protection. Please note that the types of jury instructions mentioned above are illustrative examples and the actual instructions may vary depending on the specific facts and circumstances of the case. It is important to consult the relevant Illinois statutes, case law, and legal resources for accurate and up-to-date information.