On freedom of speech.

The first amendment protects freedom of speech from state intervention. However, one's freedom to speak their mind is not limited only by the state. It can be limited by other factors such as job security.

It seems that there is no federal law that protects workers from being fired for their political affiliations or views. (See attached)

Doesn't this grant de-facto censorship rights to employers? If I know that expressing my opinion (outside of work) can lead to me losing my job, isn't this a severe limitation of freedom of speech?

On freedom of speech.

The first amendment protects freedom of speech from state intervention. However, one's freedom to speak their mind is not limited only by the state. It can be limited by other factors such as job security.

It seems that there is no federal law that protects workers from being fired for their political affiliations or views. (See attached)

Doesn't this grant de-facto censorship rights to employers? If I know that expressing my opinion (outside of work) can lead to me losing my job, isn't this a severe limitation of freedom of speech?

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/employment-law-compliance/fired-political-affiliation-activity

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You should not be forced to keep employees you don't love. That would be a disaster and a limitation on your own freedoms.