The overturned Chevron doctrine has generally meant the federal courts no longer are required to defer to federal agency opinions when deciding appeals. However appeals of rulings by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) continue to enjoy deference because the NLRB is uniquely qualified to develop labor policy according to an analysis by OMA special labor counsel Matt Austin of Austin Labor Law.

Counsel highlights a recent clarification made by the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals that has jurisdiction over NLRB appeals in Ohio and nearby states. Read the analysis. 9/13/2024