The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals just put a stop—at least for now—to a judge’s order that would have reinstated Gwynne Wilcox to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Continue reading
On March 14, 2025, President Trump revoked two significant Biden-era executive orders, bringing major changes to federal contracting policies: Continue reading
A federal court yesterday struck down President Trump’s attempt to fire National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) member Gwynne Wilcox. The decision restores the NLRB’s ability to function—but more importantly, it sends a clear message about presidential power and labor law.
Here’s what happened, why the court ruled against Trump, and what this means for your business. Continue reading
Last week, former President Trump made headlines (and blog posts) for firing Gwynne A. Wilcox, Chair of the National Labor Relations Board, even though her term was set to last until 2028. This week, Ms. Wilcox sued to get her job back. Here’s what’s happening and why it matters for employers.
According to multiple reports, including NPR and Reuters, President Trump has taken decisive action to reshape key federal labor and employment agencies, removing several high-profile officials. Among those dismissed are National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) General Counsel Karla Gilbride—moves that, while significant, were widely expected.
But President Trump hasn’t stopped there.
In a move that will swing the pendulum from union-to-business friendly faster than some expected, the Senate yesterday narrowly voted against advancing President Joe Biden’s nominee, Lauren McFerran, the current Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), for another term.
In the wake of election results earlier this month that will result in a Republican president and a Republican-controlled Congress in 2025, it’s reasonable to expect some changes in employment law. Continue reading
Within the past week, the National Labor Relations Board has reversed over 100 years of combined precedent with two decisions that will make it easier for unions to organize American workplaces. Continue reading
After Tuesday, we have a newly elected Republican president, a Senate soon under Republican control, and a House of Representatives that could still hold a Republican majority. With those changes could come some corresponding shifts in employment law. Continue reading
On Wednesday, an administrative law judge issued a cease and desist order forcing an employer to rescind overly broad nondisparagement and confidentiality language from its severance agreement and notify all former employees who signed them.
This could have been avoided. Continue reading
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