Freedom of speech, as outlined in the Constitution, only applies to speaking out against the government. It is limited in scope. Maybe in this climate of fully politicized corporatiions, we will see a willingness of the courts to the expand this important right to employers like other 1st ammendment protections have been. What would be even better is if Congress did something about it and while they are at it, they should fix the Citizens United ruling.
In their message they say that freedom of speech prevents government from retaliating, but does not apply to a private employer.
In this case the hospital is a private, not-for-profit healthcare system.
Freedom of speech, as outlined in the Constitution, only applies to speaking out against the government. It is limited in scope. Maybe in this climate of fully politicized corporatiions, we will see a willingness of the courts to the expand this important right to employers like other 1st ammendment protections have been. What would be even better is if Congress did something about it and while they are at it, they should fix the Citizens United ruling.