What is meant by ‘right to work’?
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What is meant by ‘right to work’?
Asked on February 18, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, New York
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
A right to work state is one that prohibits union agreements that govern the extent to which an exisitng union can require that employee membership and/or payment of union dues as a condition of employment; it applies to both either before and/or after hiring. Here is a link to an article that will explain further:
https://employment-law.freeadvice.com/employment-law/employment-law/right_to_work_laws.htm
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