Ubisoft has allegedly fired an employee for criticising the company's recent changes and return-to-office policies.
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Yeah so that’s essentially a slam-dunk for wrongful termination

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Not in the US. Ubisoft isn’t unionized and in pretty much every state you can be fired for any reason, with a small number of exceptions.

Being publicly critical of the company you work for is not one of those exceptions.

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Yeah if I remember right they can only get in trouble for firing you BECAUSE you’re part of a “protected class.” Like if they fire you for being a woman or being black, they can get in trouble for that. But if you just happen to be one of those things and they say they only fired you for almost anything else, you’re totally screwed.

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Depends on the details of his contract. Ubisoft even chose to comment on that, they must be pretty sure their case is airtight.

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A few years ago I was forced to sign a non-compete “agreement” (under threat of dismissal) that included a clause against saying disparaging things about the company, even after termination of employment.

this post is not a disparaging remark, and merely a statement of fact

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I doubt that suppressing your First Amendment Rights after you no longer work for them would fly in court.

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Signs your company is doing well and deserves investment.

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Well… At least in the United States, that’s grounds for much more serious civil lawsuit. Depending on who and where you are, this could be very good news.

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No it isn’t. Being publicly critical of your company isn’t a protected action here. Ubisoft doesn’t have unions here either.

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There are no free speech rights in the workplace beyond what your boss allows you

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Over half the states are ‘at-will’ meaning that neither you nor your employer need any reason or notice to terminate your employment.

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Over half? Technically correct, but more accurately, try 49 out of 50 states, as well as DC. The only state where you have to be fired “for cause,” is Montana.

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