Activism Home Depot didn’t violate worker’s rights with BLM apron ban, Eighth Circuit rules Appeals court finds retailer’s actions were justified by safety concerns amid heightened racial tensions iStock.com/vivalapenler Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Wednesday 12 November 2025 The US Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Home Depot did not violate an employee’s free speech rights when ordering them to remove an apron with a Black Lives Matter (BLM) message due t Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Regulation Home Depot worker’s Black Lives Matter apron protected Discrimination Workers’ political activism a catch-22 for employers Discrimination UK race report under fire from union leaders and UN experts Discrimination N-word ignorance will lead to more conflict and harassment claims