Attorneys are more influential than they thought. . . or maybe the DOL is giving us too much credit

The U.S. Department of Labor issued a press release yesterday announcing a proposed rule aimed at requiring employers to disclose the use of consultants and redefining the scope of "persuader" activity (such as in a counter campaign to a union organization push).

Specifically, the notice states that activities such as trainings, speeches and other communications that are the result of attorney work-product would be subject to reporting requirements. This includes communications that do not specifically address employees.

In the release, the Department of Labor states that “Better disclosure is critical to helping workers make informed decisions about their right to organize and bargain collectively.”

The comment period on the proposed rule will be open until August 22. We'll be working on our submission--wonder if it will be reportable as persuader activity?

(Thanks to Joe Harvey for finding this information.)