Deadline for Informational Postings by Employers Changed to January 31, 2012

10/11/11

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced October 5, 2011 that it is postponing the date for which employers must post the new employee rights poster. The date has been pushed back from November 14, 2011 until January 31, 2012. The NLRB states that the reason for the delay is “in order to allow for enhanced education and outreach to employers, particularly those who operate small and medium sized businesses.”

We recently posted a blog about this NLRB poster. Nothing has been changed about the poster or its requirements for posting, other than the delay in the effective date. If there are any additional changes to the required posting, we will notify you as soon as possible.

For more information or assistance on labor and employment issues contact Jennifer Phillips at [email protected]

New Informational Postings Required for Employers by November 14, 2011

09/28/11

Effective November 14, 2011, most non-union employers will have to post a new poster explaining to employees their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. The poster will explain employees’ rights under the National Labor Relations Act, including the right to unionize, the right to discuss wages, and the right to picket and strike. The poster will also explain what unfair labor practices are and how to file a charge.

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will provide free downloads of the poster from its website, or you can order paper copies. For more detailed information about the required posting you can consult the NLRB fact sheet at https://www.nlrb.gov/poster. Or consult your legal counsel.

For more information on labor and employment matters contact Jennifer Phillips at [email protected]