Reply #5: generally speaking, they can fire for that [View All]

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(disclaimer: not a lawyer)

it depends on state law and there may be union protection as well.
however, generally, in most states, employment is 'at will', meaning you can quit at any time and they can fire you at any time for any reason or for no reason at all. the only generic restriction is they cannot violate federal law, which protects against dicrimination against race, creed, religion, national origin, and sex in hire/fire decisions. politics is not protected.

note that the employer may have a 'sound' business reason for controlling the political views expressed in the workplace, especially if government contracts are at stake.

only the union may offer some protection; check with the union rep.