After many months of operational limbo, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has finally regained the quorum it needs to function. That means the Board can now resume issuing decisions, resolving election disputes, and generally playing a much bigger role in the federal labor law universe.
If you’re an employer wondering whether this is good news, bad news, or just news, here’s what you should know:
Earlier in 2025, the NLRB was unable to operate normally because it lacked the three-member quorum required by law to issue decisions. That stall froze many cases and left employers and unions alike in a holding pattern. As of December 18, 2025, three nominees were confirmed by the U.S. Senate, restoring the Board’s quorum and capacity to act.
Scott Mayer and James Murphy, both Republican, will now join the sole Democratic member of the Board, David Prouty. Mayer most recently worked as chief labor counsel for the Boeing Company, and his multi-decade career includes senior labor roles with employers such as InterContinental Hotels Group (IGH), MGM Resorts International, and Aramark. James Murphy is a career NLRB attorney and has worked extensively in the Board’s legal office, including serving as Chief Counsel to NLRB leaders and advising on numerous unfair labor practice and representation cases.
The Senate also confirmed Crystal Carey, who will serve as the Board’s General Counsel. Carey is a management-side labor and employment lawyer...
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