NLRB's Employee Handbook Ruling Challenges Supreme Court
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a split ruling that increases scrutiny of workplace rules, reversing a Trump-era decision that made it easier for employers to defend policies against claims they stifle labor rights. The ruling states that employer handbook policies violate the National Labor Relations Act if they have a "reasonable tendency" to dissuade workers from engaging in organizing activity, such as making workplace recordings and discussing concerns with colleagues. This decision may lead to litigation over laws that have already been unclearly defined by the Supreme Court, potentially restricting the NLRB's ability to protect worker interests.