Re:Twitter fired its VR manager because of something he post...
by flukus on Wednesday October 19, 2016 @08:39PM
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> California law also prohibits adverse action against employees because of "lawful conduct occurring during nonworking hours away from the employer's premises."
So no one can be fired for saying something on facebook? Go California, I hope everyone catches up.
Re:Twitter fired its VR manager because of something he post...
by Cookingboy on Wednesday October 19, 2016 @09:21PM
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>limiting workers' participation in politics;
Yes, you can't be fired for voting Republican. But you can absolutely be fired for inciting hatred and violence against minority or women.
Being a Trump support goes beyond a mere political stance.
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(mcducknbaos0ah55x204uumg))/...
California
The California Labor Code prohibits any employer policy: (1) limiting workers' participation in politics; (2) barring employees from becoming candidates for public office; (3) requiring workers to adhere to any particular political action/activity; or (4) "controlling or directing ... political activities or affiliations of employees." California law also prohibits adverse action against employees because of "lawful conduct occurring during nonworking hours away from the employer's premises." Given the apparent statutory/regulatory breadth of "political activity," California employers must be particularly careful in drafting policies. For further information, contact Holland & Knight lawyers Linda
Illinois
An employer is not permitted to maintain a record of employees’ off-the-job political activities. 820 Ill. Comp. Stat. §40/9. For further information, contact Holland & Knight attorney
Louisiana
State law expressly prohibits any employer policy which forbids or prevents employees from "engaging or participating in politics" or from becoming a candidate, and any policy that "controls or directs [employees'] political activities." Employers also are prohibited from threatening to discharge employees who "support or become affiliated with any particular political fashion or organization, or participate in political activities of any nature or character." Significantly, Louisiana law permits imprisonment for violations!
Massachusetts
Employers are prohibited from attempting to influence an employee to give or withhold an employee's vote or an employee's political contribution. Employers are also prohibited from taking an adverse employment action against an employee — or rewarding an employee through higher wages or favorable employment terms — because of the giving or withholding of a vote or a political contribution
New Jersey
State law prohibits employers from attempting to influence employees to vote or to not vote or to vote/not vote for any particular candidate, and from requiring workers to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or communicating about the employer's opinions about political matters (including party affiliations).
And more!!!
https://www.hklaw.com/publications/Hey-Take-It-Outside-Polit...