Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Office Depot Employee Fired Over Charlie Kirk Poster Refusal
An Office Depot employee named Beryl refused to print a poster of Charlie Kirk for a customer.
The customer was planning to use the poster for a vigil.
The employee said it was propaganda.
The customer posted about this issue on social media, leading to online backlash.
Office Depot apologized, stated it was against their policy, fired the employee, and will provide more training.
Office Depot employee Beryl refused to print a poster of Charlie Kirk.
The customer wanted to use the poster for a vigil.
The incident was shared on social media by Michigan attorney Matthew S. DePerno.
Office Depot apologized and fired Beryl after reviewing the incident.
The company is reinforcing staff training regarding customer service.
- Who
- Office Depot employee Beryl and the customer
- What
- Employee refused to print a Charlie Kirk poster.
- When
- Incident occurred recently; information shared on September 12, 2025.
- Where
- Office Depot store in Portage, Michigan
- Why
- Employee deemed the poster 'propaganda', violating company policy.
Customers
Office Depot Employee
Freedom of Speech
Customers
Printing services should be provided to all customers regardless of the content.
Office Depot Employee
Employees have the right to refuse service based on their beliefs.
Company Policy
Customers
Employee violated company policy regarding customer service.
Office Depot Employee
Company policy allows employees to decline service based on their judgement
- Company
- Office Depot
- Employee Involved
- Beryl (Print Supervisor)
- Incident
- Refusal to print a Charlie Kirk poster
- Location
- Portage, Michigan store
- Poster Intended For
- Vigil
- Company Response
- Issued apology, employee termination, reinforced training
