On January 4, 2012, President Obama appointed three individuals to the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) while the United States Senate was not in session. The President claimed he had the power to make such appointments without the “advice and consent” of the Senate under the United States Constitution’s Recess Appointments clause. Since then, the Board has issued a number of controversial decisions concerning, among other subjects, social media and employer confidentiality rules. Many of these notable opinions have had a great impact on employer policies and practice, as detailed in prior Sebris Busto James monthly Employment Law Notes.