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Abusive or Offensive Language? NLRB Says “@#$% No” to Section 7 Protection
Posted In Employee Misconduct, Employment Law, Human Resource Department, Labor Law, National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Unfair Labor Practice, Workplace Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
On July 21, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued an important decision in General Motors, LLC and Charles Robinson, modifying the standard to be used in determining whether an employee has been unlawfully disciplined or discharged for abusive or offensive statements or conduct while engaged in protected concerted activity under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). This decision is intended to provide needed clarity and give employers more leeway in disciplining employees for egregious misconduct and upholding existing anti-discrimination laws and policies. More >
