'Don't say pay' policy violates federal labor law.

• Position: Legal Briefs

Last month, a Kentucky fitness center went viral after a photo circulated of a breakroom wall notice that read, "Effective immediately, conversing about wages (both on and off duty) is strictly forbidden... If you are overheard speaking (or listening to!!) a conversation in which wages are discussed, you will receive disciplinary action."

The lesson: The National Labor Relations Board says, "Policies that specifically prohibit discussions...