The Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its Persuader Activity Advice Exemption Rule (“persuader rule”), which requires attorneys and consultants who communicate with employers regarding certain labor relation activities to file a report disclosing the terms of their arrangement, including payments. Since the persuader rule was issued in final form, multiple lawsuits have been
NLRB Postpones Posting Requirement Until January 31, 2012
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The NLRB has postponed the effective date for its new union organization rights posting requirement until January 31, 2012. In its press release, the Board states that it decided to postpone the requirement, “in order to allow for enhanced education and outreach to employers, particularly those who operate small and medium sized businesses.” Further…
Final Rule: NLRB Requires Private Employers to Notify Employees about Unionizing
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Yesterday, the NLRB published the final version of its new rule requiring most private employers to post a notice to employees informing workers about their rights to form a labor union. The posting is similar to the one that government contractors are already required to post. (See DOL Fact Sheet).
The new rule is…