Arbitration WaPo ordered to reinstate journalist fired over Charlie Kirk posts Comments about “white men who espouse hatred and violence” insufficient to prove misconduct, says arbitrator iStock.com/Neal McNeil Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 25 August 2026 The Washington Post has been ordered to rehire former opinion columnist Karen Attiah after an arbitrator found that the paper had violated its labour agreem 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... Disputes Hong Kong court rejects WSJ bid to dismiss wrongful dismissal case Artificial Intelligence New York Times accused of unlawful AI monitoring of unionised workers Disputes Condé Nast settles with workers fired over viral HR confrontation Disputes Fox News defeats sick leave retaliation claim linked to Capitol riots coverage