Labor Law Alert: The Trump NLRB & New EEOC Frontiers

The rules of engagement are changing fast. Are you prepared for the “watershed moments” ahead?

Foley’s latest labor and employment webinar provided attendees with a deep dive into the pivotal changes emerging from the NLRB and EEOC. We discussed new precedents and their effect on an employer’s company.

The NLRB Reset

• Regional Power Shift: Analyzing the Board’s first decision regarding Regional Director authority.
• Precedent on the Chopping Block: A look at the “Cemex” ruling and the future of mandatory union recognition.
• The Carey Era: Insights into new General Counsel Crystal Carey’s stance on “captive audience” meetings and the potential reinstatement of Babcock & Wilcox Co.

EEOC: Privacy, Accommodations, and New Guidance

• Personnel and Procedural Updates at the EEOC: Commissioner updates and what new procedures will mean for agency action moving forward. 
• The UPenn Case: A look at the legal battle to block the disclosure of personal student/faculty info in antisemitism probes.
• Compliance Shifts: Discussion on the January 9, 2026, district court order regarding abortion accommodations, gender-specific dress codes, and private space usage.
• National Origin: Reviewing the latest guidance on discrimination protections for Americans.

To view a recording of this event, click here. To download the slide deck, click here.