Originally Posted by
SpecialTracking
If ACME tool company has an employee who makes highly inflammatory public comments outside of the workplace. While the comments are protected under free speech they may materially affect the company and the revenues of it's core business. Does ACME have any recourse?
Yes, because the First Amendment protects your right of free speech from GOVERNMENT interference, nothing else. It's amazing how many people don't know that.
If you run off at the mouth and it costs your employer money or causes them embarrassment, they can fire you.