The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is postponing to January 31, 2012 the start date for requiring employers to notify employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

The California Chamber of Commerce had asked the  NLRB to delay implementation of the notice requirement to at least January 2012. The NLRB’s original deadline for posting the notice was November 14, 2011.

The NLRB said it decided to postpone the date to allow for enhanced education and outreach to employers, especially small and medium-sized businesses.

Employers should assume they will be required to comply with the posting requirement and post the notice on January 31, 2012.  The Palmdale Chamber of Commerce will have a compliance product in time for employers to distribute it to their employees before the new January 31, 2012, deadline.