GitHub Apologizes For Firing Jewish Employee Over Capitol Remarks

GitHub Apologizes For Firing Jewish Employee Over Capitol Remarks

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Social Studies, History, Business

9th - 12th Grade

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GitHub initially fired a Jewish employee for comments about Nazis among Capitol rioters. This decision led to protests from hundreds of employees. GitHub then reversed the firing decision, offering the employee his job back. Following these events, the Head of Human Services at GitHub resigned.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the Jewish employee's dismissal from GitHub?

He was late to work.

He commented that Nazis were among the Capitol rioters.

He leaked company secrets.

He refused to work overtime.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did GitHub employees react to the firing of their colleague?

They organized a party.

They remained silent.

They supported the firing.

They protested the decision.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did GitHub take after the employee protests?

They fired more employees.

They ignored the protests.

They increased salaries.

They reversed the firing decision.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What offer was made to the Jewish employee after the decision was reversed?

His job back at GitHub.

A severance package.

A job in a different company.

A promotion to manager.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who resigned following the incident at GitHub?

The head of Engineering.

The head of Marketing.

The head of Human Services.

The CEO of GitHub.

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