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The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a stay preventing the reinstatement of two labor officials who were previously dismissed by the Trump administration. This decision has significant implications for the balance of power between the executive branch and independent federal agencies. Background The case involves two commissioners from independent agencies who were removed by President […]

In a major ruling on April 5, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ordered the reinstatement of Gwynne Wilcox to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), reversing her removal by former President Trump. This decision also reinstated Cathy Harris to the Merit Systems Protection Board, based on the same legal rationale.

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently delivered a major win for workers’ rights, ruling that mandatory anti-union meetings, commonly known as “captive audience” meetings, violate federal labor law. This groundbreaking decision signifies a long-sought victory for unions, which have argued that such meetings unfairly restrict workers’ freedom to choose union representation without coercion. What

On November 8, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a groundbreaking ruling. The decision reversed nearly 40 years of precedent, impacting how employers can discuss unionization’s effects on employee-management relations. The Board ruled that certain statements by employers regarding the consequences of unionization could violate the National Labor Relations Act. Background The origins

In a major development in the ongoing labor dispute at Starbucks, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Administrative Law Judge Jeffrey P. Gardner ruled that the company must bargain with the Workers United union at its Great Neck, New York, Starbucks location, even though the workers at that location voted against joining the union in

In a Delaware bankruptcy court decision issued on September 13, Judge Goldblatt ruled that bankrupt employer Yellow Corp. must pay at least a portion of $6.5 billion in pension liabilities to 11 multiemployer pension plans (MEPPs). Following the court’s ruling, employers should prepare to face liability for withdrawing from an MEPP that received federal relief

In response to the growing concerns about the dangers of heat exposure in the workplace, OSHA has proposed a new rule aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses. With extreme heat becoming more common due to climate change, this rule could be a game-changer for millions of workers across various industries. Let’s dive into what

On August 25, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“the NLRB” or “Board”) issued a decision in Cemex Construction Materials Pacific LLC, 372 NLRB No. 130 (2023). The Cemex decision establishes a new framework that governs an employer’s responsibilities when presented with a union demand for recognition. The decision has significant impact on employers, as it

A federal judge in Texas, Ada Brown, ruled against a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that would have banned noncompete agreements, which prevent workers from joining competitors or starting rival businesses. The judge argued that the FTC lacks the authority to impose such a broad ban and criticized the agency for not providing sufficient

In a decision with far-reaching implications for labor rights, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Starbucks, significantly restricting the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) ability to intervene in cases where companies are accused of suppressing labor organizing. The ruling, handed down on Thursday, makes it more challenging for the NLRB to secure