The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has postponed the implementation date for its new notice-posting rule by more than 2 months in order to allow for enhanced education and outreach to employers, particularly those who operate small and medium sized businesses. The new effective date of the rule is January 31, 2012.

As a result of the postponement, most private club employers will be required to post the 11-by-17-inch notice beginning on January 31, 2012. The notice is available at no cost from the NLRB through its website, either by downloading and printing or ordering a print by mail.

The decision to extend the rollout period followed questions from businesses and trade organizations indicating uncertainty about which businesses fall under the NLRB's jurisdiction, and was made in the interest of ensuring broad voluntary compliance.

According to the NLRB, no other changes in the rule, or in the form or content of the notice, will be made.

Additional Information
For further information about the jurisdiction and posting requirements for the new notice, please see the NLRB's Frequently Asked Questions, which will be updated regularly as new questions arise. For questions that do not appear on the list, or to arrange for an NLRB presentation on the rule, employers may contact the agency at questions@nlrb.gov or 866-667-NLRB.

"Deadline for Employers to Post New Employee Rights Notice Delayed Until Jan. 31, 2012" November 2011 <HR and Benefits Newsletter> (November 2011) Brought to you by ClubPay