3 ms·
Just because something is protected as free speech under the constitution doesn't mean that you won't get fired for it. If you went around saying "my boss is an
by woah 9y ago
Just because something is protected as free speech under the constitution doesn't mean that you won't get fired for it. If you went around saying "my boss is an an idiot and all my coworkers are incompetent", you might get fired. Would this be a violation of your constitutional rights?
Really, this point is unbelievably obvious. Do you also go around crusading for the rights of foul mouthed mechanics and surly waiters who get fired for their speech?
- alexanderstears 9y agoBut there are things that are permissible and impermissible for companies to consider when making employment decisions. It's safer to fire someone for talking back to their manager than it is to fire someone for having dark skin. Free speech isn't the right lens to view this. In the state of California, companies can't discriminate against employees on the basis of political views or political activities. I bet two things - one, that this guy can probably make the case that Google discriminated against him and two, google can afford the fine/judgement/settlement. Is that the message we want to send? That companies can discriminate against protected classes to the extent they can afford the consequence.