Bennett & Belfort, P.C. is proud to share that founding partner David E. Belfort, was quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s September 30, 2025 article, “Charlie Kirk Fallout a Wake-Up Call for Employers, Employees.” The piece explores how the recent murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has intensified workplace disputes over employee social media activity and highlighted the growing need for clear, consistently enforced policies on online expression.
In the article, Attorney Belfort cautions against public officials urging employers to punish workers based on speech, calling such pressure “very dangerous.” He also explains the nuanced differences between free speech protections for public and private employees, noting that while private employers generally have wide discretion, they must still tread carefully when social media posts implicate protected characteristics or discrimination concerns.
The article underscores how today’s polarized environment is testing the limits of workplace social media policies, as employers seek to balance free expression, workplace harmony, and reputation management. Belfort’s insights remind both employers and employees of the importance of measured, consistent approaches grounded in law rather than political or cultural reaction.
