The National Relations Labor Board recently ruled that broad non-disparagement clauses — which some companies make workers sign to receive severance benefits — are unlawful.

• Plus, Mississippi and Alabama face the aftermath of a deadly tornado.
• And, how more U.S. schools are supporting students during Ramadan.

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Go Deeper:

• Labor Board says non-disparagement clauses are unlawful — here’s what that means
• How to help the people affected by the Mississippi tornadoes
• An increasing number of U.S. school districts now observe Ramadan