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    SpaceX Wins Temporary Block on NLRB Severance Agreement Claims

    Kanika SharmaBy Kanika SharmaJuly 11, 2024 Industry News No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Federal Judge Blocks NLRB Claims Against SpaceX Over Severance Agreements

    A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from pursuing claims against Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The NLRB alleges that SpaceX forced workers to sign illegal severance agreements. This block will remain until the outcome of SpaceX’s challenge to the agency’s structure is decided.

    Judge’s Decision and SpaceX’s Argument

    U.S. District Judge Alan Albright, based in Waco, Texas, announced his decision at the end of a 40-minute hearing. He stated he would grant a temporary block on the NLRB’s administrative case. SpaceX argued that facing an unconstitutional proceeding would cause “irreparable harm” and incur significant legal costs. Judge Albright, appointed by former President Donald Trump, provided no explanation for his decision and only briefly spoke during the hearing. However, he mentioned that he would issue a written ruling soon.

    SpaceX’s Constitutional Challenge

    SpaceX filed a lawsuit in April claiming that the NLRB’s in-house enforcement proceedings violate the U.S. Constitution. The company argued that the administrative judges and the five board members appointed by the president could not be removed without cause. For Judge Albright to issue a preliminary injunction, he must find that SpaceX is likely to succeed in their case.

    Arguments Presented at the Hearing

    During the hearing, an NLRB lawyer cited decades of U.S. Supreme Court precedent. These precedents state that officials at independent agencies like the NLRB can be insulated from at-will removal by the president. However, SpaceX’s lawyers countered this argument by citing recent rulings. These rulings, including cases involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, suggest that officials with the power to enforce federal laws must be accountable to the White House.

    Background of the Lawsuit

    SpaceX initially sued the labor board in January, following the NLRB general counsel’s complaint alleging that the company had fired eight engineers. These engineers had circulated a letter criticising Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX. The current lawsuit before Judge Albright echoes similar claims against the NLRB. This came after the agency issued a separate complaint in March. This complaint claimed that severance agreements signed by ex-SpaceX employees unlawfully barred them from disparaging the company and joining class-action lawsuits against it.

    Broader Implications and Other Cases

    SpaceX is not alone in challenging the NLRB’s structure. Other companies, including Amazon, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s, and a hospital operator in Michigan, have also brought similar challenges, either in administrative cases or in federal court. In a related case involving Starbucks, an administrative judge in May ruled that he lacked the power to decide on constitutional claims. He stated that such claims were ultimately “a matter for the federal courts to decide.”

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