On April 1, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) finalized three significant changes to its rules and regulations regarding union election and recognition procedures. The purpose of the rulemaking was to "better protect employees' statutory right of free choice on questions concerning representation." Because of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, the NLRB moved the effective date of these changes from May 31, 2020 to July 31, 2020.