Does an employer have the right to fire an employee for his political view on immigration?

Question

Hypothetical situation: The owners of a company believes that illegal immigration is good for the country and for business. Some employees disagree and advocate in public (but not at work) for laws and enforcement to decrease illegal immigration but increase legal immigration. The owners find out and fire them for only this reason. With all other things being equal, should this be allowed legally? is it moral for the owner to make such a decision? is it moral for employees to take a position opposite their employers when it might look bad for the company?

Answer 1

the question is whether the person is an employee at will or by contract. If the person is an employee at will they may be terminated for any reason absent a violation of Americans with Disability Act, the Civil Rights Act, or under some Civil Rights Act within State law. In general, political viewpoints are not protected under these acts. What is protected is termination based on sex, race, national origin, religion, age, and disability. If the person is under contract (i.e. Union Contract or other Employment Contract) that contract decides. I'm afraid that the person who voices their personal objections to illegal immigration would probably be out of a job. The only other thing that might protect the person is some sort of whistle blower statute. However given the wonderful opinions we are getting out of the Supreme Court, I don't know how far that will go.

Answer 2

1. if it is the only reason it is indeed legal in most jobs as there is a "may be terminated without reason" and unless the employer specifically ( and in writing) states it is the polictal view that caused the discharge it cannot be fought.
2. No it is not moral.
3. Morally no. If they believe it is the right thing to do. However it would be stupid and illegal to slander that company in public.

Answer 3

This nation was built on freedom of speech? The employer has not right to fire those employees that had a opposite point of views then him. So in short saying remember the cause of the settler coming to America. They came for Religious Freedom. you see they came here for freedom and that employer has not right to advocate them unless they were interfering with his business.

Answer 4

Unless you work for the government or a union, an employer can fire you for any reason other than one that discriminates against you for your race, gender or disability. Political activity is protected by the first amendment, the government cant punish you for expressing your views, but you boss has every right to do it if he or she wants to.

Answer 5

no longer if it rather is very own without regarding the business enterprise nor on his time . Donating to reasons is a private freedom and suited and can be loose from retaliation from unhappy communities or employers. as quickly as that initiate's have been speaking approximately communism.

Answer 6

He can fire anyone for any reason but you may be able to collect if the reason is not just, which would certainly be the case here. True we have free speech but that does not mean we are free from the consequences of what we say, even if its sometimes unfair.

Answer 7

In most states your employer can fire you because they don't like the color of your socks. If you are not in a protected class (or union) and the firing is not due to a reason you are in that class, you are sol.

Answer 8

No, that's discrimination. The employee has the right to take the company to the cleaners.

Answer 9

Political view is not a just cause for dismissal as provided for by the labor laws.

Answer 10

If the employee demonstrates on company time, yes they can. if it is on the employees own time, then no.

i am pretty sure, alot of companies will have provisions on the level of activity you can take in ploitical ventures.