Hello! Company’s Employee Cell Phone Ban Upheld

Managing employee time spent on personal cell phones in the workplace can be challenging. From texting to apps to internet browsing, the distractions are immense. Companies’ efforts to limit these activities can be further complicated by rulings from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) generally holding that complete bans on personal mobile devices may run afoul of labor law. A recent case from the Board, however, shows that when safety concerns related to cell phones are in play, employers may have more flexibility on this front.