October 27th, 2023
Restaurant Business: New rule increases restaurant franchisors’ chances of paying for franchisees’ labor mistakes
Restaurant franchisors will face a greater risk of being sued or penalized for the employment lapses of their franchisees under a long-awaited redefinition of the licensee-licensor relationship by federal regulators, according to advocates for the foodservice industry.October 27th, 2023
Franchise Times: New Joint Employer Rule Draws Immediate Backlash as Franchisors Fear Liability
The National Labor Relations Board announced a final labor rule Thursday for determining joint employer status, broadening the definition and increasing the likelihood of franchisors being held liable with their franchisees for labor law violations.October 27th, 2023