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		aksss on May 22, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Woke at Work: Why tech firms are trying to run awa... Political beliefs are not a protected class federally but some states and DC may offer protections. I think a majority of states do not, however.

0xy on May 22, 2021 [–]

100% of the companies in the OP are headquartered in a state that does, however. Including the vast majority of their employees.

California has strict protections, including protection from retaliation.

aksss on May 22, 2021 | [–]

Yes, the GP was speaking about the US at large offering those protections, which it does not.

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