The NLRB has indefinitely postponed two cases against Apple
The National Labor Relations Board has indefinitely postponed two complaint cases against Apple, after the Trump administration hired an Apple lawyer away to be the lead attorney for the watchdog.
Previously, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) found against Apple in a case about it coercively interrogating staff about their union membership. The federal agency has also accused Apple of illegally restricting workers’ social media use.
It’s also, though, been pursuing multiple complaints including one from Janneke Parrish, who alleges that Apple fired her for organizing the #AppleToo movement. It is her case and one brought by ex-Apple engineer Cher Scarlett, that have now been halted.
According to the Financial Times, the NLRB has told Parrish and Scarlett that its planned trials are being postponed indefinitely, pending a legal review. Reportedly, the cases will be resubmitted to the NLRB’s “division of advice,” which assesses cases.
The decision comes after the Trump administration appointed Apple lawyer Crystal Carey to be the NLRB’s general counsel. There has been no comment from Apple, the NLRB, or the White House about the appointment or its alleged impact on the ongoing cases.
However, Parrish says that she now believes it is “extremely doubtful” that she will receive a fair hearing, given the new appointment.
“I fear for the future of workers’ rights,” she said, “and for the ability of any worker to get their day in court under this administration.”
The NLRB’s previous general counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo, was fired by President Trump earlier in 2025. Following her dismissal, her temporary replacement, Acting General Counsel William Cowen, rescinded several of her previous policy decisions.
Cher Scarlett has yet to comment publicly. However, a third complainant, Ashley Gjovik, reportedly says that her case continues to be on track for a trial in August 2025.
