Employment Law: New Notice Posting Requirements for Employers
Submitted by Scholz, Loos, Palmer, Siebers, and Duesterhaus
The National Labor Relations Board has issued a Final Rule requiring most private sector employers
to notify employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act by posting a notice. The deadline for posting this notice takes effect 75 days after the Final Rule is published in the Federal Register. It is anticipated that the deadline for compliance will be November 14, 2011.
The notice must be printed on 11x17 paper. The notice can be downloaded from the Board’s website. Please be advised that employers must also post the notice on their intranet or internet site, if the employee’s personnel rules and policies are customary posted on such site.
This requirement applies to both union and non-union work places.
Failing to post the notice will be treated as an unfair labor practice under the National Labor Relations Act. Failing to post could also result in an extension of the statute of limitations for employees to file their charges under the National Labor Relations Act. Lastly, it also could be used as evidence of unlawful motive if the employer knowingly and willfully fails to post the notice.
If you have any questions regarding this new requirement or other employment matters, feel free to contact the undersigned.
Jennifer Winking
217-223-3444
jwinking@slpsd.com
Scholz, Loos, Palmer, Siebers & Duesterhaus LLP (“SLPSD”) Employment/Labor Law Group specializes in employer representation. We have over 50 years of combined experience in this area. We deal with general state and federal employment and labor laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Wage and Hour, and general personnel issues, including discharge, discipline, union negotiations and grievances. We also handle independent internal investigations, compliance with state and federal laws, and have experience in representing management in mediations and arbitrations. The Group consists of James L. Palmer, Joseph A. Duesterhaus and Jennifer A. Winking. Please refer to our website at www.slpsd.com for detailed biographies of each attorney. SLPSD Employment/Labor Law Group is ready, willing and able to handle your business needs.
