NLRB employee rights poster must-read for Taco Bell crew

The National Labor Relations Board provides an official "Employee Rights under the National Labor Relations Act" poster and accompanying guidance that spells out employees' protections to engage in protected, concerted activity, including union organizing, and how to contact regional NLRB offices. For Taco Bell crew members, shift leads and store managers, the poster is an on-the-ground tool for understanding when speaking up about pay, scheduling, safety or discipline crosses into protected activity — and what to do if a complaint leads to retaliation.

The poster lays out that employees have the right to act together to improve wages and working conditions and to join or form a union. It also explains employer obligations to refrain from unlawfully interfering with those activities and to post notice of rights where employees can see it. The NLRB makes regional office contact information available on its website, where workers can find local help and file complaints if they believe their rights have been violated: nlrb.gov

For Taco Bell restaurants, the practical implications are immediate. A visible, current poster in the breakroom or on a staff board can be the first line of defense for a crew member who believes they were disciplined for talking about wages, or for a shift lead who organized coworkers around shift swaps or tips. Managers and area supervisors should ensure the notice is posted where employees normally gather; failure to post can signal compliance gaps and can be cited in labor disputes.

Knowing these protections changes the workplace dynamic. When crew members understand they are legally protected for collective action, they are more likely to raise issues collectively rather than individually — which can shift how GMs and district leaders approach communication, discipline and scheduling practices. At the same time, employers who want to avoid unfair labor practice charges should train supervisors on what constitutes protected concerted activity and on lawful responses to employee complaints.

Employees who want to use the resource should look for the official poster in their workplace or download a copy from the NLRB website, note the contact details for their regional office, and keep records of any incidents that could be unfair labor practices. Photograph the posted notice if it’s present and keep that photo with other documentation.

The takeaway? Know where the poster is, keep a copy, and don’t assume normal store rules override federal protections. Our two cents? If something feels like retaliation for talking with coworkers about pay or conditions, document it, take a screenshot or photo, and use the NLRB contact info on nlrb.gov to learn your next steps.