Gwynne Wilcox, represented by Deepak Gupta of Gupta Wessler LLP, filed a complaint in the D.C. District Court, asserting that her removal from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was unlawful. The lawsuit requests that the court declare her dismissal illegal under the National Labor Relations Act and order Chairman Marvin Kaplan to reinstate her, including restoring access to NLRB facilities and equipment.
this is good, and its outcome will have significant implications for the NLRB (and agencies like it generally):
The outcome of this legal battle has significant implications beyond the NLRB. It raises concerns about the broader threat to independent regulatory agencies and the precedent it could set for future administrations. While partisan shifts in agency leadership are normal, removing a duly confirmed Board Member in direct violation of the law is unprecedented and jeopardizes the stability of the NLRB’s mission to uphold workers’ rights.
this is good, and its outcome will have significant implications for the NLRB (and agencies like it generally):