CAN EMPLOYERS REFUSE TO HIRE HAMAS SUPPPORTERS?

<h2>Under American law, it is entirely lawful for a purely private business to discriminate in employment based on political or other thought that conflicts with the business’s views.</h2> No one can refuse to hire because of an applicant’s race, religion, or ethnicity or nationality. That’s the Civil Rights Law (and for religion, the First Amendment.) Our laws say that a business can refuse to service LBGTQ+ people if it conflicts with their “religious” views. Medical professionals can be excused from performing pregnancy terminations for the same reasons. Religious schools do not have to hire staff who are LBGTQ+, living together outside of marriage, or bear children out of wedlock. It’s not the same with political views and private businesses. Only the government cannot discriminate based on political opinion, absent a compelling reason. (We surely wouldn’t want a Hamas supporter working in intelligence or national security!) There are no laws barring private businesses from such discrimination. (I do not agree with the laws allowing refusal of service to LBGTQ+ people; there’s no rational reason why someone should be… <a href="https://stephenshaiken.medium.com/when-being-pro-terrorist-costs-you-a-job-84a135441a24">Learn More</a>