Charles Morgan Can You Get Fired For Protesting Racism?

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Morning Banter

June is finally over? Julying.

Last month was a whirlwind that saw demonstrations across the country in protest of George Floyd's death. While businesses increasingly embraced brand activism and took a public stand on racial issues, employees who choose to peacefully protest still don't have any federal protection.

As trial lawyer Doug Wigdor writes for Forbes, private sector employers are under no obligation to protect their employees’ First Amendment rights.

So where does that leave workers who want to challenge the system? They need to familiarize themselves with their respective state's laws. Many states have enacted “lifestyle discrimination” or “off-duty conduct” laws that protect employees from being fired for participating in lawful activities outside of work.

These laws, however, vary widely by state.

Send me an email at rumoh@forbes.com.

Quiz Yourself

Netflix is shifting $__ million into Black-owned financial institutions.

A) $50
B) $100
C) $200
D) $300

(Answer located at the bottom of this newsletter.)

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Here's how employees can intervene when they witness racism or discrimination in the workplace.

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Up Ahead

• Join Hone, a workplace management platform, for a discussion on combating racism and cultivating belonging in the office. The panel takes place on July 9.
• Attend the 2020 Disability:IN Conference from July 13-16.

Quiz answer: (B) Netlfix is moving $100 million of its cash holdings to Black-owned banks.