A Close Look at the Rescinded Biden-Era NLRB Memos
Labor and employment attorneys Tamar Tellado, Frederick Conrad and Anya Martin wrote an article for Law360 analyzing the recent policy changes instituted by National Laboral Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel William Cowen, who rescinded numerous guidance memoranda issued by his predecessor. These moves signal a shift away from expanding organizing rights, restrict the scope of employee protections and remedies, and provide employers with greater flexibility in areas such as electronic monitoring, non-compete agreements and settlement terms. The article further addresses the possible implications for employers and unions as the NLRB moves toward a more management-friendly approach and notes that additional changes may occur once the board regains a quorum.