New Podcast Episode: Wine by the Case – Episode 24: Political Violence and Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

What happens when off-duty posts suddenly impact your on-the-job record? In this episode, Litigation Lex® and Employment Whisper sip Slander and break down the legal ripple effects in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

Key Legal Questions Explored

• At-Will vs. Contract Employment: What rights do employers have when workers’ off-duty conduct becomes controversial?

• Off-Duty Conduct Policies: How HR compliance handles reputational harm in high-profile cases.

• First Amendment in the Workplace: The limits of free speech when private employers are involved.

• Defamation & Opinion: Where protected opinion ends — and actionable defamation begins.

• Reputational Risk Management: How companies balance employee rights with organizational image.

Why It Matters

From cancel culture to wrongful termination claims, this episode sheds light on the fast-changing legal landscape of social media policies, union contracts, and workplace speech protections.

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