Wyoming Jury Instruction — 1.1.1 Public Employee First Amendment Claim Discharge — Failure To Promote Free Speech On Matter Of Public Concern is a legal instruction used in Wyoming courts to guide jurors in cases involving public employees who claim their First Amendment rights were violated by their employer's refusal to promote them due to their speech on matters of public concern. This jury instruction is primarily invoked when a public employee asserts that their employer retaliated against them by not promoting them after they engaged in speech related to public matters that they reasonably believed warranted public attention. This instruction helps jurors understand the legal elements and considerations relevant to adjudicating such claims. To establish a claim under this instruction, the employee must provide evidence showing that their speech involved a matter of public concern. The employee must also demonstrate that their employer was aware of their speech and that their speech was a substantial or motivating factor in the employer's decision not to promote them. Additionally, the employee must prove that their speech outweighed any legitimate government interests the employer had in promoting or maintaining efficiency in public services. There may be variations or subtypes of Wyoming Jury Instruction — 1.1.1 Public Employee First Amendment Claim Discharge — Failure To Promote Free Speech On Matter Of Public Concern depending on the specific circumstances of the case. For example, there could be instances where the employee's speech is not related to a matter of public concern, or where the employer's decision to not promote the employee is based on reasons unrelated to the speech. In such situations, the jury instruction might be modified, and different legal principles might come into play. Overall, Wyoming Jury Instruction — 1.1.1 Public Employee First Amendment Claim Discharge — Failure To Promote Free Speech On Matter Of Public Concern serves as a crucial tool for jurors to understand the legal standards and evaluate evidence in cases where public employees claim their freedom of speech rights were infringed upon leading to adverse employment actions.