EMPLOYER INTERFERENCE, RESTRAINT, COERCION; DEFENSES – Free Speech

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409.00000 – EMPLOYER INTERFERENCE, RESTRAINT, COERCION; DEFENSES
409.06000 – Free Speech

An employer may communicate with its employees about labor relations matters provided the communication does not contain a promise of benefit or a threat of reprisal or force. The Board uses an objective standard when assessing employer communication and considers the overall context to determine if the statements have a coercive meaning.