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flag Workers nationwide face job loss over social media posts due to employer pressure, despite limited legal protections.

flag Employees across the U.S. are increasingly losing jobs over social media posts, driven by a bipartisan trend where online outrage pressures employers to act. flag Though the First Amendment protects free speech from government action, private employers can fire workers for off-duty online activity, often without investigation. flag Fear of reputational damage, activist pressure, and strict company policies lead to swift terminations. flag While some states offer limited protections for off-duty conduct, labor laws provide minimal safeguards, and broad contract clauses further erode job security. flag As a result, workers now assume their online lives are tied to their careers, creating a chilling effect on free expression. flag Privacy settings offer little protection, and employers often act based on perception. flag The trend highlights a growing concern: one post can jeopardize a livelihood, sparking calls for a national conversation on whether employment should be so vulnerable to online backlash.

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