What can an employer legally do when a union approaches employees about forming a bargaining unit?

The correct answer is C. Tell employees the cost of union dues. According to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and best practices in union-related employee relations, employers may share factual information such as the cost of union dues, but cannot threaten, interrogate, promise benefits, or spy on employees (the "TIPS" rule). Option…

Employee & Labor Relations

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Options

APromise a pay increase
BAsk employees how they will vote
CTell employees the cost of union dues
DSpeak with employees at their homes

How the community answered

(30 responses)

A
3% (1)
C
93% (28)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

According to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and best practices in union-related employee relations, employers may share factual information such as the cost of union dues, but cannot threaten, interrogate, promise benefits, or spy on employees (the "TIPS" rule). Option C is legal because it is a fact-based communication. The other options involve coercive or invasive actions. This aligns with SPHR knowledge under Employee and Labor Relations in the Employee Relations and Engagement domain.

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