Sounds like a dumb decision. The ADL even says the OK = WP thing started out as a hoax and then for some reason got adopted by some white supremacist's. "Use of the okay symbol in most contexts is entirely innocuous and harmless."
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/watchdog/story/2021-06-04/former-sdg-e-worker-sues-utility-for-firing-him-after-white-supremacy-accusation-went-viral
I hope he wins his suit.