At the time of an election, an employer can ________ without violating the NRLA.
A) threaten employees with loss of their job if they cast their vote during the election
B) communicate general views about unionism
C) promise economic benefits to the employees if they reject unionization
D) ask employees how they are going to vote in an election

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The National Labor Relations Act (NRLA) prohibits interference, restraint, or coercion of employees' right to join, form, or assist a union. Therefore, threatening employees with loss of their job (A) or promising economic benefits to reject unionization (C) would violate the NRLA. Additionally, asking employees how they are going to vote (D) could be seen as coercive or intimidating. However, communicating general views about unionism (B) is allowed and falls under an employer's freedom of speech.

At the Time of an Election, an Employer Can ________