Can You Stop Your Employees From Talking To The Press?

Most organizations seek to protect their public image, including how they are portrayed by the media. As a result, many employers maintain policies that limit or restrict what employees can say about the company in response to inquiries from the press. But are such policies lawful? The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) over the years has struck down such policies that, in its view, cross the line, so this is an area where caution can be prudent. This is especially true now, based on some signals coming out of the NLRB.