Can You Terminate An Employee For Talking To The Press?

It’s a potential nightmare scenario for employers. Something happens at the company. Maybe it’s a safety hazard that resulted in a significant employee injury, or a product defect that is resulting in public outcry. The press gets wind of it and interviews some of your employees. Can you terminate employees who talk to the reporters? As demonstrated by a recent advice memo from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), that route could result in legal problems, depending on the circumstances.