Speech in the Private Workplace Generally
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100

In the U.S., government/state abridgment of freedom of speech is usually protected by this amendment. 

What is the 1st amendment? 

100

In this problem, this is the name of the man who was fired by the DHS for opposing their position on Pride Month. 

Who is Michael Rasmusson? 

100

This is the name of Trey Westbrook's cookie company. 

What is The Cookie Trey? 

200

Sections 7 and 8 of this act are usually raised to defend speech for both public and private employers. 

What is the National Labor Relations Act (N.L.R.A.)? 

200

In connected problem 7.2(a), Rasmusson participated in an online chat on this social media platform.

What is Facebook? 

200

This is the name of Travis Kelcee's wife. 

Who is Taylor Swift? 

300

This NLRB case from our reading involved a bar firing its employees for their interactions with a Facebook post. 

What is Triple Play Sports Bar and Grille? 

300

On June 17, Rasmusson received an e-mail from another employee inviting members of the department to a voluntary "coming out" watch party for this famous celebrity. 

Who is Ellen DeGeneres? 

300

In the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series, this is the name of William Turner's father. 

Who is William Turner Sr. (Bootstrap Bill)? 

400

According to the original fact pattern, we were not allowed to consider raising this constitutional claim on behalf of Rasmusson. 

What is a Free Exercise Claim (Religious Discrimination)? 

400

Author Ernest Cline is most famous for this book about a dystopian world that revolves around a virtual reality system known as "The OASIS."

What is Ready Player One? 

500

In associated problem 7.2(c), rather than complain online, Rasmusson attempted to repeal the state statute prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation through this medium/method. 

What is a ballot initiative? 

500

On the periodic table, this element is represented by the atomic symbol "Fe." 

What is Iron?