Top Five Labor Law Developments for August 2025
National Labor Relations Board Chairman Marvin Kaplan’s term ended on Aug. 27, 2025; the Board remains without a quorum. The Board is now down to a single member — Democrat David Prouty — and remains unable to issue decisions until two new appointees are confirmed. Kaplan’s departure follows two terms on the Board under both the first Trump Administration and the Biden Administration and marks a loss for the Board in the absence of his institutional knowledge. Although President Donald Trump has nominated Scott Mayer and James Murphy to fill two of the vacant seats, the Senate has not scheduled confirmation hearings, and the Board cannot act without a quorum of three members. As a result, Board decision-making is unlikely to resume before late fall, if not later. Board Acting General Counsel (AGC) William Cowen released updated guidance on deferring unfair labor practice charges. Memorandum GC 25-10 (Aug. 7, 2025). The guidance relies on the Dubo Manufac...