WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Labor Relations Board is postponing the effective date of a new rule requiring most private businesses to put up a poster that tells workers about their right to form a union.

The board said Wednesday there has been so much confusion about which businesses are covered under the rule that officials want to conduct more outreach, especially to small and medium sized businesses.

"We got a lot of calls from various businesses that are just not familiar with this law and are not aware they even fall under our jurisdiction," said board spokeswoman Nancy Cleeland.

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