Labor Relations / Unions

States try to seize control of private-sector labor relations, NLRB sues

09/22/2025

Because the Trump administration fired NLRB Commissioner Gwynne Wilcox shortly after his inauguration, the agency now lacks a quorum and can’t conduct business or make precedential decisions. Some states have stepped in with their own new labor rules for private-sector employers. That may complicate things tremendously for private-sector employers.

NLRB to states: Don’t enact bills assuming board can’t enforce NLRA

08/25/2025

The National Labor Relations Board’s lead attorney is pushing back against pending legislation in California, Massachusetts and New York that would allow state agencies to adjudicate private-sector union disputes and supervise union elections if the NLRB continues to operate without a quorum.

5th Circuit freezes 3 cases while courts consider NLRB’s constitutional status

08/25/2025

A three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Aug. 19 said court orders barring the NLRB from pursuing unfair labor practices cases against SpaceX and two other companies should remain in place while their constitutional challenges are being litigated.

NLRB acting general counsel tells employers and unions to work things out

08/18/2025

Effective August 7, regional NLRB offices will first check whether the alleged unfair labor practice falls within a collective bargaining agreement and could be resolved under the contract.

Trump nominates two NLRB members, reaching board quorum

07/21/2025

Both are expected to face little opposition on Capitol Hill and will most likely be confirmed sometime in August. When they are seated, the NLRB will again be able to officially act.

For workers, strikes look like the answer

06/12/2025

With this year marked by economic uncertainty, some employers have chosen to offer smaller pay increases. That may lead to dissatisfaction among workers still contending with the effects of inflation and rising costs.

Use these 3 factors to review ‘stay-or-pay’ agreements

05/15/2025

Employers should review their agreements to ensure that under state law, they constitute valid contracts. The answer will depend on each state’s contract and other laws. To increase the likelihood that a stay-or-pay contract will pass muster, review it with an eye toward these factors.

Beware unintended consequences of sharing pay info

05/09/2025

It’s increasingly difficult for employers to keep employees from finding out how much their co-workers are paid. However, a new study shows the unintended consequences when employers tell employees where they stand on pay.

Almost all OFCCP enforcement staff placed on leave

05/05/2025

Most employees who handle enforcement at the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs have been placed on administrative leave, according to Bloomberg Law. The move affected employees in OFCCP’s national office in Washington, D.C. and five of six regional offices across the country.

Appeals court OKs Wilcox return to NLRB, Supreme Court says not so fast

04/14/2025

Another day, another court, another status change for once-again former National Labor Relations Board member Gwynne Wilcox.