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ARTICLE · 17 DECEMBER 2014

NLRB Finalizes "Quickie Election" Rules

We’ve been expressing concern about the National Labor Relations Board’s efforts to implement "quickie election" rules for over a year

United StatesEmployment and HR

We've been expressing concern about the National Labor Relations Board's efforts to implement "quickie election" rules for over a year. Well, the rules are now in place and they're part of a double-whammy for employers. First, the NLRB reversed course to decide that unions can require employers to turn over employees' e-mail addresses. Now, under the new rules, an election can be held as soon as 14 to 21 days after a petition is filed, drastically reducing the time the employer has to educate its workforce about whether the benefits or organizing outweigh the detriments.

Marv Weinberg and Chip Zuver explain the new rules in more detail here. Is there anything employers should do now other than wring their hands and lament their situation? Absolutely. They should:

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