Appeals Court Rules NLRB Structure Unconstitutional in SpaceX Case

Appeals Court Rules NLRB Structure Unconstitutional in SpaceX Case

Appeals Court Rules NLRB Structure Unconstitutional in SpaceX Case The recent decision declaring the NLRB structure unconstitutional has sparked intense debate in labor and corporate law circles. A federal appeals court ruled in favor of SpaceX, preventing the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from pursuing unfair labor practice cases against the company. This ruling, while not final, has the potential to reshape how labor disputes are handled in the United States and raises critical questions about the balance of power between federal agencies and the Constitution. For employees, employers, and legal experts alike, the case has far-reaching implications that go beyond SpaceX. Image Credits:Alisha Jucevic/Bloomberg / Getty Images Why the NLRB Structure Was Challenged At the heart of the controversy is the claim that the NLRB’s in-house judges, known as administrative law judges, are shielded by unlawful protections that prevent them from being removed by the president. According to th…