Public Employee-First Amendment Claim-Discharge or Failure to Promote-Political Disloyalty or Key Employee is a type of claim made by a public employee who has been discharged or denied a promotion due to their political beliefs or loyalties. This type of claim is protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution which prohibits government entities from punishing or retaliating against individuals based on their political speech or beliefs. The two types of Public Employee-First Amendment Claim-Discharge or Failure to Promote-Political Disloyalty or Key Employee are: 1. Political Disloyalty Claim: This type of claim is made by a public employee who has been discharged or denied a promotion based on their political beliefs or loyalties. 2. Key Employee Claim: This type of claim is made by a public employee who has been discharged or denied a promotion due to their status as a “key employee”. A key employee is an individual who has a special relationship with the government and is therefore subject to greater scrutiny. For example, this could include high-ranking government officials, employees of public utilities, or members of the military.