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Simple English definitions for legal terms

captive audience

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A quick definition of captive audience:

A captive audience is when an employer talks to their employees and tries to convince them not to join a union. These talks can only happen during work hours and on company property, but they can't be too forceful. The employer doesn't have to let the union respond to what they say. However, there is a rule that says the employer can't do this for 24 hours before a vote to decide if the employees want a union. Breaking this rule can make the vote not count.

A more thorough explanation:

A captive audience is when an employer gives speeches to their employees that discourage them from joining a union or are against unions. These speeches may be given during work hours and on company property, but they cannot be coercive. The employer does not have to give the union a chance to respond to the speech during work hours on company property. However, there is an exception to this rule during the 24-hour "cooling off" period before a representation election. If the employer violates this rule, the representation election can be set aside.

One example of a captive audience is when an employer holds a mandatory meeting during work hours to talk about the downsides of joining a union. The employees are required to attend the meeting and cannot leave until it is over. Another example is when an employer sends out emails or posts signs around the workplace that discourage employees from joining a union.

These examples illustrate the definition of a captive audience because the employer is using their power and authority to influence their employees' opinions about unions. The employees are not given a fair chance to hear both sides of the argument, and the employer is taking advantage of their captive audience to push their own agenda.

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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:44
Well so far Vandy is highest ranked I went for, hopefully they like me. Its not really the academics/rigor. Following rules and meeting standard is easy it is the competition for class rank and with other students that I think would be my greatest struggle
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:45
but doesn’t grade inflation at the top schools almost make it easier to get higher grades than it does at >t14
babycat
15:45
@info-man: agreed
babycat
15:48
just my opinion but grade inflation is probably more of an undergrad thing since law school grades tend to be on a curve
shaquilleoatmeal
15:49
Leaving the office just now and this chic is blasting glorilla in the elevator...doesn't match our work location vibe lmao
shaquilleoatmeal
15:49
shits gonna be stuck in my head all night now
glovediedthisishismom
15:50
northwestern has a dude with a murder charge in their class this year dont they
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
what^^
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
no way
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:50
2 next year
glovediedthisishismom
15:50
google it shaq some dude got his degree in prison and is now at nw
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:50
Bro is studying to beat the charges
shaquilleoatmeal
15:52
While representing himself in court, McKinley's sentence was reduced from 100 years to 25, a sentence he served in full. While still incarcerated, he took the LSAT, or Law School Admission Test, and applied to law school - no shit, thats impressive how much he lowered his sentence being pro say
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:52
@HopefullyInLawSchool: that made me lol
babycat
15:52
there was a convicted rapist admitted to some southern law school not too long ago
shaquilleoatmeal
15:53
smh
glovediedthisishismom
15:53
fun fact gangs specifically have all their shooters be 12-16 year olds so they can go to juvee and get their charges sealed like nothing happened
shaquilleoatmeal
15:56
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babycat
15:56
shaq how did your date with Uber girl go?
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15:57
OMG I LOVE SWEETGREEN
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15:57
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soyalmondoatmilk
15:57
i love the harvest bowl
soyalmondoatmilk
15:57
their salmon is good too
shaquilleoatmeal
15:58
@babycat: you gonna be on later tonight? i gotta get home, shower, and then I can hop back on and give you the break down lmao
shaquilleoatmeal
15:58
i dont know how much i trust salmon from quick take out spots so i've never tried it there. Harvest bowl is OG and always good for when you need a quick decision
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that's so fair. i love their roasted sweet potatoes and spicy cashew dressing--highly recommend
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