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I understand the spirit of your comment, and it's probably a fair summary for anyone unfamiliar with at-will employment, but (a) a lot of this is state-specifi

by latch 10y ago

I understand the spirit of your comment, and it's probably a fair summary for anyone unfamiliar with at-will employment, but (a) a lot of this is state-specific, not US wide as you indicate (b) many states have laws specifically to protect employees from being fired for their political affiliations and activities. (c) some states have even broader protection But, to your point, you can always fire someone for their political view and say it was for one of a billion other non-protected reason.

pmiller2 10y ago
The specifics vary by state, of course, but actually very few states protect political activity, either inside or outside the workplace. In fact, only 3 states specifically protect political activity, and two others protect "lawful conduct outside work."[0] But, yes, you can always fire your employees for being too attractive[1], if firing them for their political beliefs is too risky or distasteful. Broadly speaking, unless the employee has contractual protection; or the reason is discriminatory against members of a protected class, is in retaliation for exercising other workplace rights, or is contrary to public policy; it's legally acceptable to fire anyone for any reason. [0]: http://www.workplacefairness.org/retaliation-political-activity#1 http://www.workplacefairness.org/retaliation-political-activ... [1]: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/01/fashion/Some-women-are-fired-for-being-too-attractive.html http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/01/fashion/Some-women-are-fir...