US EditionWorkers Learn Limits of Free Speech After Charlie Kirk's Death
Major companies including Nasdaq and Office Depot disciplined employees for social media posts on Charlie Kirk's death, enforcing policies to maintain workplace harmony.
- On Wednesday, major corporations began disciplining employees after Charlie Kirk's death, with Nasdaq and The ODP Corporation firing staffers and Microsoft, Delta Air Lines, and Office Depot suspending or investigating workers over online remarks.
- The ubiquity of social media amplified posts that employers deemed unacceptable, as activists and social media users archived screenshots and tagged employers, fueling rapid disciplinary actions within 72 hours.
- Thursday, a hospital fired an anesthesiologist for a social media post, MSNBC political analyst Matthew Dowd was fired, and Delta Air Lines suspended several employees pending investigation.
- Several firms launched internal reviews and issued apologies, with Microsoft stating `Comments celebrating violence against anyone are unacceptable and do not align with our values.`, and the Pentagon unveiling a zero-tolerance policy Thursday.
- HR professionals predict updates to social media policies and more employee training, while analysts say the Kirk episode may accelerate corporate monitoring and affect employee morale and retention across sectors.
68 Articles
68 Articles
After Charlie Kirk's assassination, private-sector employees discover the right to free speech doesn't apply at work
In the U.S., laws can vary across states, but overall, there’s very little legal protections for employees who are punished for speech made both in and out of private workplaces.
Senator Britt Salutes Trump's Free Speech Efforts Amid Kirk's Demise - Real News Now
Echoing in the aftermath of a devastating event, a United States senator expresses a fervent call stressing ‘the inevitability of repercussions’ towards those who reveled in the demise of the well-respected Christian figure and conservative titan, Charlie Kirk. Alabama’s Republican Senator Katie Britt, a member of the distinguished Senate Judiciary Committee, condemns the wave of jubilant reactions following Kirk’s tragic end, labelling them as …
Associated Press News
Workers commenting on Kirk's death learn the limits of free speech in and out of their jobs
In the days following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, numerous workers have been fired for their comments on his death, among them MSNBC political analyst Matthew Dowd.
A dozen Americans lost their jobs for posting on-line offensive judge messages after Charlie Kirk's assassination, revealing the power of social networks on the world of work.
Companies from Delta to Office Depot are disciplining employees for their public comments on Charlie Kirk's death
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died on Wednesday.Benjamin Hanson / Middle East Images via AFPCharlie Kirk's death is the latest workplace flash point facing employers.Some companies are disciplining employees who discussed Kirk's death on social media.Nasdaq and Office Depot fired staffers this week.In the days since Charlie Kirk's death, some companies have been forced to navigate a delicate situation: employees sharing their personal views…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
