Zoe, who works as a retail clerk, wishes to talk with her coworkers about organizing a union. Her employer forbids her from talking with other workers about union activity in the presence of customers and threatens to fire her if she joins the union. Does the employer have a legal right to make this threat to Zoe?

A. Yes, the employer may prohibit its employees from discussions about union organizing.
B. Yes, but only if expressly authorized by state law.
C. No, an employee has the right of free speech at any time.
D. No. An employer may limit the time and place of conversation, but may not threaten to fire the employee.


Answer: D

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