Consider a situation where an employee posted negative comments about their employer on social media. If the company considered this an act of disloyalty, would firing the employee violate their Constitutional rights? In your response, consider the ethical perspective as well as the legal.

Discussion Overview

In this unit you are exploring questions related to honesty and loyalty. Both concepts are vital for maintaining professional ethics. Changes in technology have created new opportunities but also new challenges. The opportunity to publicly complain about one’s employer raises ethical questions regarding both free speech and employee loyalty.

Consider a situation where an employee posted negative comments about their employer on social media. If the company considered this an act of disloyalty, would firing the employee violate their Constitutional rights? In your response, consider the ethical perspective as well as the legal.

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