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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices