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What I've Been Reading This Week; The "Persuader Rule"


One of the bigger topics that jumped out at me recently was the Department of Labor's recent publication of the "Persuader Rule".  In essence, this rule would require employers or consultants to report any arrangement to persuade employees in regard to the right to organize or collectively bargain.  It goes without saying, this rule could have major implications on employers across the country.  Given the importance this topic has received, I think it is appropriate to dedicate this post to that matter.

As always, below are a few articles that caught my eye this week.


A Closer Look at the "Persuader Rule"

What better place to look at the "Persuader Rule" then the Department of Labor?  This is a great resource to dive deeper into the matter and take a closer look at the Rule.


What Employers Can Expect with the "Persuader Rule"

Robin Largent over at The California Labor & Employment Law Blog has a great article on the topic and writes that with the publication of the "Persuader Rule", employers would have to make disclosures to the DOL in regard to consultants and attorneys that employers hire to assist in persuading employees as it relates to representational and collective bargaining matters.  As she writes, this is a potentially big burden that will now be placed upon employers to ensure they accurately disclose the required information.  Employers, take note!


GOP Takes Steps to Block the "Persuader Rule"

The National Law Review has a note on Representative Bradley Byrne who recently introduced a resolution to block the implementation of the "Persuader Rule".  It seeks to block the Rule which would go into effect later this month.  As Rep. Byrne has argued, "...no one would be hurt more by the persuader rule than small- to medium-sized businesses.  This rule is ultimately just another attempt by the Obama administration to upset decades of legal precedent and put the interests of Big Labor bosses over what is best for American workers...".  Time will tell if this effort is successful, but it should be no surprise that the GOP is against this pro-union measure.


Three Lawsuits Filed to Challenged "Persuader Rule"

Robin Shea has links to three different suits that have been recently filed to contest the "Persuader Rule".  As she writes, we have cases pending everywhere from Arkansas to Texas and all the way up to Minnesota.  This might not be the last we hear of lawsuits being filed to contest the "Persuader Rule."  Stay tuned.

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