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Apple Faces NLRB Allegations Over Restricting Workers' Slack and Social Media Use

The U.S. National Labor Relations Board has accused Apple of restricting employees' rights to use Slack and social media, alleging unlawful work rules and employee dismissals. Apple denies the allegations, maintaining its commitment to a positive work environment.

The U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a complaint against Apple, accusing the tech giant of infringing on employees' rights to advocate for better working conditions. The allegations center around Apple's restrictions on the use of social media and the workplace messaging app Slack. According to the NLRB, Apple has maintained unlawful work rules, including barring employees from creating new Slack channels without managerial approval and directing workplace concerns to management or a "People Support" group. The complaint also accuses Apple of unlawfully firing an employee, Janneke Parrish, who used Slack and social media to advocate for workplace changes, including permanent remote work and pay equity. Parrish's dismissal in 2021, allegedly for sharing confidential information, is a focal point of the complaint, which she denies. The NLRB's complaint is the second against Apple this month, following accusations of imposing illegal confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements. Apple has denied the allegations, stating its commitment to a positive and inclusive workplace and its respect for employees' rights to discuss working conditions. If no settlement is reached, an administrative hearing is scheduled for February. The NLRB seeks to have Apple rescind its policies and compensate Parrish for her dismissal's financial impact.

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