Comment Also misread the NLRB decision (Score 1) 871
Sadly, daveschroeder also misread the NLRB decision. He says the ruling is limited to off-duty, in-uniform fraternization -- not so. The NLRB said in-uniform solicitation can be prohibitted. The term "solicitation" has a particualr meaning in labor law that doesn't relate to dating or fraternization.
The ruling also separately said that a rule prohibiting off-duty fraternization, dating or becoming too friendly with employees of a client company did not violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Thus, if you are an employee of an IT subcontractor, your employer can prohibit you from socializing with the contracting company's employees without violating the NLRA. The NLRB did not limit this to circumstances where uniforms are worn.
The ruling also separately said that a rule prohibiting off-duty fraternization, dating or becoming too friendly with employees of a client company did not violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Thus, if you are an employee of an IT subcontractor, your employer can prohibit you from socializing with the contracting company's employees without violating the NLRA. The NLRB did not limit this to circumstances where uniforms are worn.
