The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has postponed until July 31, 2020, the effective date of its final rule modifying three aspects of its election procedures: its blocking charge policy, the voluntary recognition bar doctrine, and its rule regarding National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) Section 9(a) recognition in the construction industry.

According to the NLRB, the 60-day postponement is due to “the ongoing national emergency caused by the coronavirus ….” For more on the amendments read our blog, NLRB Issues Final Rule Changing Three Election Procedures.