Question

Suppose that an employee writes a message to like-minded persons concerning religious beliefs or political views. Can the employee be fired in that situation? Who decides what is acceptable Internet activity when there is no written policy?

Answer 1

No, the employer cannot be fired from their employer for puttng their personal viewpoints of religional or political views on the internet . The employee not be fired for sending such a message , unless the employment has a internet or network policy that such an activity somehow violates. It is not against the law for a person to write " a message to like -minded persons concerning religious beliefs or political views" because the first amendment protects them from freedom of speech. However, if an employee makes false statements and the message may be offensive or illegal and that may be ground for discharge ,particularly if others are affected. The employer decides what is acceptable internet activity, either by establishing a written policy or by determining workplace propriety on a case by case basis.And employer cannot fire an employee if the employee is not making false statements directly towards the company or harming companies profits.