• jeffw@lemmy.worldOP
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    8 months ago

    You don’t have to be a protected class to file a lawsuit for wrongful termination or a biased hiring decision

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      8 months ago

      It’s not considered wrongful where I live (major metro area in the south). It is standard practice. Prosecutors and deputies are regularly let go in large numbers based on political affiliation when a new DA or Sheriff takes office. It’s just considered part of the job around here.

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        8 months ago

        Employment discrimination suits aren’t brought by DAs or public prosecutors? And yes, in general, a DA could force out staff that refuse to comply with their agenda. That happens all the time because it is a political role. Biden doesn’t have to keep Trump appointees, same principle. But the guy at the gas station fired for voting for Biden? He can sue