US Supreme Court rejects Macy's challenge over compensating fired strikers

The Supreme Court declined to hear Macy's appeal, leaving in place an NLRB ruling that Macy's unlawfully locked out and fired unionized building engineers and must reimburse affected workers.
The case hinges on whether the NLRB can order employers to pay reimbursements beyond lost pay (e.g., credit‑card fees or out‑of‑pocket expenses) under its 2022 Thryv decision — federal appeals courts are split.
The NLRB’s rules often shift with presidential administrations; a Republican majority and a Trump nominee (James Macy) could overturn the expanded remedies favored by the prior Democratic board.