Just because I am a libertarian doesn't mean I support witch hunts.
This kind of discrimination would be illegal in California, where "political activities or affiliations" are a protected class.[1]
However, Grubhub seems to be based in Chicago[2], and political affiliations don't seem to be protected under Illinois law.[3]
Political affiliation is also not a protected class under Federal law.[1] Perhaps it should be.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_Ten, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCarthyism
[1] http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/california-employment...
Probably, but I would guess they would have to exempt the government itself (or a massive subset) since each election has the potential to change what affiliation is going to hold the positions.
Kind of funny, too.
While Maloney seemingly calls out Trump supporters at his company on the one hand, the young CEO boasted about the company’s supportive and inclusive culture on the other, saying he “firmly believes that we must bring together different perspectives.”
As for stock price today: Px/Chg 1D (USD) 37.10/-4.08%
Having said that, the shareholders should be able to hire/fire anyone they please. Period. If they delegate that right to a board, and then to managers, so be it. The proper response to the use of commercial power to intimidate or harass or discriminate against employees (or customers) is to respond in kind: call them out on it, don't do business with them, don't do business with other businesses that choose to closely partner with them. So long as that's done with honesty and not making shit up, then more power to you.
I can't believe I am right down the street from such an intolerant and bigoted tech company.
