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The problem

Labor law changed more in the last 3 years than the previous 30.

The NLRB under new leadership reversed decades of precedent. Employers who are managing their workforce the same way they did in 2021 are already exposed — they just don’t know it yet.

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Non-union businesses are in scope

The NLRA covers most private employers — union or not. Your at-will policy, severance agreement, or social media policy may now violate federal labor law.

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Back pay orders are painful

NLRB remedies include back pay, reinstatement, and notice posting requirements. A single unfair labor practice charge can cost $50K–$200K+ in resolution costs.

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Handbooks and policies go stale fast

Three recent NLRB decisions directly affect employee handbook language. If your HR policies haven’t been reviewed in 12 months, you have at least one problematic clause.

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The NLRB website is for lawyers

Case decisions run 40–80 pages. The NLRB press releases assume you know what “concerted activity” means. We translate both.

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Every major NLRB ruling explained. Every employer implication spelled out.

Our agent monitors NLRB case activity daily and generates plain-English summaries — what the ruling says, what it means for employers, and what you should update in your policies.

⚖️ Labor Law Wire — Jun 6, 2026

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🚨 NLRB Rules Non-Disclosure Agreements That Restrict “Section 7” Activity Are Now Presumptively Unlawful
⚠️ HIGH IMPACT — Affects Most Employers
NLRB Case No. 28-CA-287491 — Decision Date: June 3, 2026
What happened: The NLRB ruled that confidentiality clauses in severance agreements that prohibit employees from discussing wages, working conditions, or workplace disputes with coworkers are presumptively unlawful under Section 7 of the NLRA.
Who this affects: Every employer who uses standard severance agreements or onboarding NDAs with broad confidentiality language.
✅ Action steps: (1) Have employment counsel review your severance template. (2) Remove or narrow any clause preventing employees from discussing working conditions. (3) Check onboarding NDAs for similar language.

NLRB Region 13 — Unfair Labor Practice Charge — Restaurant Chain
Charge: Employer disciplined employee for posting about wages on a group chat — ruled Section 7 protected activity.
Takeaway: Employees discussing pay on personal social media or messaging apps is federally protected. Discipline for this will result in back pay + reinstatement orders.

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Questions

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Does this apply to non-union companies?
Yes. The National Labor Relations Act covers almost all private-sector employers — union or not. The NLRA protects “concerted activity” regardless of whether your workforce is organized. Most of the recent enforcement actions have targeted non-union employers.

Where does the data come from?
All case data is sourced from the NLRB’s official case management system, General Counsel memoranda, and the Federal Register. We don’t source from law firm client alerts or trade press.

Is this legal advice?
No. Labor Law Wire is an educational monitoring resource. For specific legal questions about your employment policies or an active NLRB charge, consult a qualified employment attorney.

How often is new content published?
Our agent runs daily, Monday through Friday, pulling new NLRB case activity, GC memos, and Federal Register filings. Significant decisions are typically published the same day.

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