What Employers Need to Know About the Current State of the NLRB
A series of game-changing moves from the White House have left employers struggling to understand the lay of the land when it comes to the nation’s labor law. Even though it might feel like we’re entering unchartered territory, the thought leaders in FP’s Labor Relations Practice Group have a pretty good sense of what’s in store for employers in the short term and the long term – especially when it comes to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This Insight will capture the current state of affairs and provide an analysis of what you might expect in the coming weeks and months. Overview of the NLRB The NLRB is an independent federal agency established in 1935 under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Its primary role is to enforce labor laws related to union activities and collective bargaining by investigating and prosecuting unfair labor practices in the private sector. In addition, the NLRB oversees representation elections seeking to certify or decertify unions as the r...