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S 4366

A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to require employers to post notice regarding the rights and protections under that Act, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Maggie Hassan and 1 co-sponsor

The bill requires private employers to prominently post notices informing employees of their NLRA rights and protections.

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Bill Summary · S 4366

Summary of Bill: S. 4366 (119th Congress)

Title

A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to require employers to post notice regarding the rights and protections under that Act, and for other purposes.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary aim is to ensure that employers publicly disclose information about employees’ rights and protections under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
  • By mandating a posting requirement, the bill seeks to improve employee awareness of labor rights and facilitate easier access to information on federally protected activities, union organizing, collective bargaining, and related protections.

Key Provisions (Overview)

  • Posting Requirement: Employers would be legally required to display notices that inform employees about their rights and protections under the NLRA. The content, language, and placement of these notices would be specified by the bill (details not provided in the summary, but typically includes rights to organize, form or join unions, engage in collective bargaining, act in concert with others, and be free from interference, restraint, or coercion by employers).
  • Scope: Applies to employers within the jurisdiction of the NLRA (generally private-sector employers in the United States) where protected activities occur and where NLRA rights apply.
  • Compliance and Enforcement: The bill would establish enforcement mechanisms to ensure employers comply with the posting requirement. This could include penalties or corrective actions for noncompliance, and procedures for handling complaints.
  • Regulatory References: Likely interacts with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) as the agency responsible for administering NLRA-related rights and enforcement, potentially requiring the NLRB to provide model notices or approved language.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Employers: Private-sector employers covered by the NLRA would be required to post notices in workplaces (likely in conspicuous locations where employees routinely gather or access information).
  • Employees: All employees at covered workplaces would gain easier access to information about their NLRA rights and protections.
  • NLRB and Federal Agencies: May be tasked with issuing model notices, guidance, or enforcing compliance.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 21, 2026.
  • Read Twice and Referred: Same day, to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP).
  • Next Steps: The bill would typically move through committee consideration, potential markup, and then floor consideration. If amended and passed, it would proceed to the House of Representatives (if applicable) and, ultimately, to the President for signature or veto.
  • Sponsors:
    • Co-sponsors: Josh Hawley (R) and Maggie Hassan (D).

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Awareness and Compliance: Could increase employee awareness of NLRA rights and reduce confusion about protections against unfair labor practices.
  • Administrative Burden: May impose additional compliance costs on employers to produce and display notices (and potential updates if NLRA rights change or if notices are revised by the NLRB).
  • Enforcement: Effectiveness depends on statutory penalties or remedies for noncompliance and the capacity of the NLRB or relevant agencies to enforce the posting requirement.
  • Legal Clarity: The bill would likely specify minimum content for notices and the timeline for compliance, clarifying employer responsibilities.

If you’d like, I can add a comparison with current NLRA notice requirements (if any exist) and outline potential fiscal impact or enforcement mechanisms once you provide the bill’s full text or specific sections.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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