Moonwatcher.om, a video surveillance company, has issued a work rule requiring its employees to have radio frequency identification chips embedded in their forearms, in order to monitor the employees' movements while they are working.This rule violates Section 7 under NLRA because it's overtly intrusive of the employers into the employee's life.To enjoy such rights the employees:
A) need to register for exemption at the NLRB.
B) need not to be a part of an organized union.
C) have to be registered members of the bargaining unit.
D) need to be on the rolls of the company for at least one year.

Question

Moonwatcher.om, a video surveillance company, has issued a work rule requiring its employees to have radio frequency identification chips embedded in their forearms, in order to monitor the employees' movements while they are working.This rule violates Section 7 under NLRA because it's overtly intrusive of the employers into the employee's life.To enjoy such rights the employees:
A) ​need to register for exemption at the NLRB.
B) need not to be a part of an organized union.
C) have to be registered members of the bargaining unit.
D) need to be on the rolls of the company for at least one year.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The employees do not need to be a part of an organized union to enjoy the protection of Section 7 of the NLRA, which guarantees their right to engage in concerted activities for the purpose of mutual aid or protection. The right to privacy is one such protected activity. The work rule requiring RFID chips would be seen as an invasive and intimidating measure that could potentially discourage employees from engaging in concerted activities. Therefore, the rule violates the NLRA.