The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) continues to keep its watchful eye on employee handbooks whose policies have a chilling effect on Section 7 rights. Its latest move took away employers’ ability to create work-only email policies. The Board said policies that prohibit employees from using company-provided email accounts for personal matters infringe on workers rights under the National Labor Relations Act to take part in protected concerted activities — specifically discussing working conditions with co-workers. Purple Communications, NLRB Case No. 21-CA-095151
PRACTICE TIP: Review your handbook to determine whether the policies could be interpreted as prohibiting employees from discussing the terms and conditions of their employment.
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