national labor relations act section 7
Definition
Section 7 is the part of federal labor law that gives employees the legal right to organize, join unions, and act together to improve their pay and working conditions. This protection also covers workers who choose NOT to join a union, meaning employees can take collective action even without any formal union involvement. The law basically says your workers have a federally protected right to talk to each other about wages, complain together about working conditions, and push back as a group.
Example
If two of your employees discuss their salaries with each other and then approach you together asking for a raise, that joint action is protected by Section 7 and you cannot legally punish or fire them for it.
Watch Out
Many small business owners unknowingly break this law by creating social media or confidentiality policies that forbid employees from discussing their pay with coworkers, which is actually illegal under Section 7.
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This definition is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with a licensed attorney for legal guidance.