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Paid Protesting and Labor Law

The legality of paid protesting or picketing under labor law, including protections and restrictions under the National Labor Relations Act and other laws.

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Jan 9, 2026

How do US labor laws apply to paid protesting or picketing?

Paid protesting or picketing sits at the intersection of labor law, First Amendment protections, and state tort and criminal rules, and the result depends on who the paid participants are, why they’re...