Explain what you believe are the appropriate boundaries for the responsibilities that employees have to their employer when not in the workplace. Do you believe that when not in the workplace, employees have any responsibilities to their employer? What about the people to whom the article refers -- are the employers of these people ethically justified in making employment decisions based on their actions outside of the workplace? Explain.
Within days of the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, employees who were observed as part of the mob entering the Capitol were discharged by their employers. Some of the individuals involved in the events at the Capitol were knowingly filmed as part of the insurrection (and many were seen posing for selfies).
A photograph of a rioter wearing clothing with the word "Auschwitz" prominently displayed has been widely disseminated. Other rioters were photographed and videoed carrying Confederate flags or nooses. In some instances, employers saw images of their employees and took action in response. For example, one rioter was reportedly discharged by his employer after an image circulated of him storming the Capitol while still wearing his employee badge around his neck.
In addition to those who directly participated in the breached at the Capitol, before and after the riot, employees discussed—on social media—the events and expressed their views in support of or in opposition to the insurrection, or on the issue of wearing masks or shirts expressing threatening or offensive views.
Explain what you believe are the appropriate boundaries for the responsibilities that employees have to their employer when not in the workplace. Do you believe that when not in the workplace, employees have any responsibilities to their employer? What about the people to whom the article refers -- are the employers of these people ethically justified in making employment decisions based on their actions outside of the workplace? Explain.
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