Several Rochester-area educators are on leave or facing punishment for social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination, according to News10NBC.
School districts in Greece, Hilton, Naples, and Le Roy confirmed disciplinary actions, with two teachers placed on leave. Employment lawyer Jared Cook says private employers can fire workers for any reason, and free speech protections don’t apply in most workplace settings.
Public school staff have limited rights, but schools can still regulate speech due to their role in overseeing students.
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