NLRB Employee Rights: Who Qualifies and What You Get

This scheme provides legal protections for workers in the private sector regarding how they communicate about their jobs, their pay, and their working conditions.

👤Who it's for

This protection is designed for most employees working within the private sector. If you work for a private company, you are likely covered by these rights, which allow you to communicate with your colleagues regarding your employment.

🎁What you get

You are granted the right to discuss your wages and your working conditions with your coworkers. This falls under what is known as protected concerted activity. This means that when you engage in discussions with your colleagues about the terms of your employment—such as how much you are paid or the environment in which you work—you are engaging in an activity that is legally protected. This allows you to communicate with your peers to address workplace matters.

💰What it costs you

There is no cost to you to access these protections. You do not have to pay a fee to exercise your right to discuss your pay or your working environment with your colleagues.

⚠️The catch to know

It is important to understand the limits of employer interference. A key protection you should be aware of is that employers cannot fire you for discussing your pay with your colleagues. While workplace rules exist, these rules cannot be used to prevent you from communicating with your coworkers about your compensation or the conditions of your job.

📝How to apply

1. Confirm that you are an employee in the private sector.
2. Exercise your right to discuss wages and working conditions with your colleagues.
3. If you believe your rights regarding protected concerted activity have been violated, contact the official federal board to report the issue.