Disputes US labour board makes it more difficult to punish workers for profanity iStock.com/itakdalee Tuesday 02 May 2023 US employers must consider the severity of a worker’s misconduct and the context in which it took place before firing them, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled in a decision th Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes Employers in limbo after NLRB limits gag clauses in severance agreements Unions Starbucks can’t rely on wiretap law or no-recording policy in labour complaint, says NLRB Unions NLRB’s top lawyer concerned by intrusive surveillance and AI management practices Unions NLRB’s top lawyer calls for shake-up of union certification to deter unfair labour practices