In 1891, the Bill of Rights was revised with the addition of The First Amendment. The First Amendment was gained in contemplation of individuals protection of rights for free speech, free press, freedom to assemble, freedom to contact and lobby government. Withal, it is mystifying to some citizens whether or not the benefit to contact and lobby government was intended to be granted to individuals only rather to businesses & other organizations. I would have to say both; but to a certain distinction. In my opinion, the individual has the most protection.
First of all, the First Amendment states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, …show more content…
Due to the First Amendment, the employee would have the upper hand because the employer does violate his right to exercise religion. The employer has the right to express his thoughts on the matter as well. It would be up to the judge at that point whether or not to hear the employer out or not.
It kind of seems unfair and unjust towards the businesses. Yes, the First Amendment is of the law, but it really does not cover businesses and other organizations. The only way I could see it would work for businesses and organizations was if they had a case were employers violated other employers within the business like making racist slurs or acts of harassment. Then, the business, handing walking papers to them, would not feel uneasy as they were abiding the law. Therefore, the business would be the ones contacting and lobbying government assistance in the matter due to discrimination against others within the workplace.
In conclusion, it all depends on the situation. In my opinion, the businesses and organizations have to really be careful and have everything in tact before they reach out. Nevertheless, the right to contact and lobby government was indeed intended to be granted to individuals as well as businesses and other
First of all, the First Amendment states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, …show more content…
Due to the First Amendment, the employee would have the upper hand because the employer does violate his right to exercise religion. The employer has the right to express his thoughts on the matter as well. It would be up to the judge at that point whether or not to hear the employer out or not.
It kind of seems unfair and unjust towards the businesses. Yes, the First Amendment is of the law, but it really does not cover businesses and other organizations. The only way I could see it would work for businesses and organizations was if they had a case were employers violated other employers within the business like making racist slurs or acts of harassment. Then, the business, handing walking papers to them, would not feel uneasy as they were abiding the law. Therefore, the business would be the ones contacting and lobbying government assistance in the matter due to discrimination against others within the workplace.
In conclusion, it all depends on the situation. In my opinion, the businesses and organizations have to really be careful and have everything in tact before they reach out. Nevertheless, the right to contact and lobby government was indeed intended to be granted to individuals as well as businesses and other