The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL) recently issued its final “Persuader Rule,” greatly expanding employers’ disclosure requirements regarding their use of union avoidance consultants, including attorneys. Equally important, the new rule also expands the requirements for the types of activities that are required to be reported. The new rule could drastically change how employers are able to respond to a union organizing effort, handle collective bargaining negotiations, or even implement employment policies. Earlier this week, the DOL's Office of Labor Management Services offered importance guidance to employers concerning their reporting obligations under the Persuader Rule, which will take effect July 1, 2016.