The ruling that frees laid-off workers to speak out
1 big thing27 Mar 2023

The ruling that frees laid-off workers to speak out

The National Relations Labor Board recently ruled that broad non-disparagement clauses — which some companies make workers sign to receive severance benefits — are unlawful. Plus, Mississippi and Alabama face the aftermath of a deadly tornado. And, how more U.S. schools are supporting students during Ramadan. Guests: Axios' Emily Peck and Shawna Chen. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Labor Board says non-disparagement clauses are unlawful — here’s what that means How to help the people affected by the Mississippi tornadoes An increasing number of U.S. school districts now observe Ramadan

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