Settlements top $1m for workers fired over online comments about Charlie Kirk. Should employers worry?
Hundreds of people were fired for posting about Kirk’s killing on social media. Some have successfully brought claims against their ex-employer.

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Hundreds of people were fired for posting about Kirk’s killing on social media. Some have successfully brought claims against their ex-employer.
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