Maxine's supervisor overheard her discussing her dissatisfaction with her pay with an outside vendor who was stocking the vending machines in the employee break room. The firm has a pay secrecy policy. What action can her supervisor?
A) Discharge her for violating the policy
B) Reprimand her with a written warning
C) Forbid her from discussing pay with anyone outside the firm
D) Have her transferred to a lower-paying job in another department
E) Take no disciplinary action

Question

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Maxine's supervisor cannot take any disciplinary action against her for discussing her pay with someone outside the company due to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) which allows employees to engage in protected concerted activity, including discussing their pay and working conditions. Therefore, taking no disciplinary action is the best choice in this scenario.

Maxine's Supervisor Overheard Her Discussing Her Dissatisfaction with Her Pay