In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, the social media response -- in support and opposition to his political positions -- has gotten some people in trouble. Employment law attorney Victoria Kepes of Noble Law answered WRAL News questions about social media, your job and the law.
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, the social media response -- in support and opposition to his political positions -- has gotten some people in trouble.
A Carolina Panthers communications coordinator was fired after allegedly posting an Instagram story saying 'Why are y'all sad? Your man said it was worth it...' with a photo of Kirk.
Employment law attorney Victoria Kepes of Noble Law answered WRAL News questions about social media, your job and the law. This interview has been edited for clarity.
WRAL: As an attorney, what are your thoughts on the legality of these terminations — specifically around workers’ rights and employers’ rights in deciding what employees can or cannot post online?
Kepes: In North Carolina, most employees are at-will, and that means that your employer can fire you at any time for any reason or no reason. (If) you are expressing any opinion on social media that doesn't align with your company in general, there's not going to be any recourse for a termination. Now, obviously there are some exceptions. They're pretty narrow, but there are definitely some exceptions.
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