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In reply to the discussion: Article: I was fired from my internship for writing a proposal for a more flexible dress code [View all]X_Digger
(18,585 posts)A private (non-government) employer doesn't have to allow you to proselytize at work, or listen to your political speech.
The right to a free press or the right to the free exercise of religion is the ability to do so without government interference.
It has fuck-all to do with you and your employer. The same applies to the fourth amendment. Your employer doesn't have to get a warrant to search your desk, and they can fire your ass for not letting them search your bag / purse / backpack, if it's company policy.
It's right there in the preamble to the bill of rights.
God, I get tired of this. I swear to god, we need to propose a $50 tax credit for people to take and pass an online 10th grade civics class.
* There are things that an employer must accommodate, but there is specific legislation protecting these circumstances. e.g. union organizing or reasonable accommodation for religious practice. These have nothing to do with the bill of rights.