As has been widely reported, The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule on August 25, 2011 requiring all employers subject to the NLRB jurisdictional standards to post an 11 x 17 notice form describing employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act. The new poster became available on October 1, 2011.

The NLRB’s rule was initially scheduled to take effect on November 14, 2011 but has now been postponed to January 31, 2012. The NLRB’s decision to postpone the rule cites uncertainty about which businesses are subject to the rule. However the rule also remains subject to court challenges and possible Congressional action to overturn it. While the future implementation of the rule remains in some doubt, employers would be wise to understand and address the requirements of the rule and plan for it to take effect.