Articles Posted in Unions (labor relations)

Samuels Sues Over EEOC Ouster as Supreme Court Benches NLRB’s Wilcox

April 10, 2025 | by Eric B. Meyer

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A major legal battle is unfolding over whether President Trump had the power to fire two Senate-confirmed officials from independent federal agencies. One is Jocelyn Samuels, formerly of the EEOC. The other is Gwynne Wilcox, who had just started a second term on the NLRB. Their cases are raising serious questions about how much control a president can exercise over agencies that are supposed to be independent. Continue reading

WILCOX IS BACK: A Legal Drama with More Twists Than Daytime TV

April 8, 2025 | by Eric B. Meyer

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First, she’s out. Then, she’s back in. Then out again. Then reinstated. This isn’t just a legal battle—it’s giving daytime drama. Continue reading

Three Judges, Two Agree, One Big Question: Can the President Fire an NLRB Member?

March 31, 2025 | by Eric B. Meyer

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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

Trump Rescinds Biden’s Labor Orders: What It Means for Federal Contractors

March 18, 2025 | by Eric B. Meyer

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On March 14, 2025, President Trump revoked two significant Biden-era executive orders, bringing major changes to federal contracting policies: Continue reading

NLRB Back in Action: Understanding the Wilcox Decision and What It Means for Employers

March 7, 2025 | by Eric B. Meyer

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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

You’re Fired! (Or Are You?): The NLRB Drama Heads to Court

February 6, 2025 | by Eric B. Meyer

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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.

While You Were Sleeping… President Trump Reshaped the EEOC and NLRB

January 29, 2025 | by Eric B. Meyer

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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.

Unions see red (and businesses may see red soon too) as the Senate rejects Biden’s NLRB chair renomination

December 12, 2024 | by Eric B. Meyer

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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.

Join us today at Noon ET on Zoom to learn how November’s election results may impact employment laws in 2025

November 19, 2024 | by Eric B. Meyer

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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

Is a union trying to organize your workplace? Here are two common things companies can no longer do to stop it.

November 14, 2024 | by Eric B. Meyer

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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

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