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October 27th, 2023

Politico Influence: Trade Groups Shred New Joint Employer Rule

The business community hit the ground running for what is sure to be an aggressive lobbying fight over the new joint employer standard unveiled by the NLRB today, slamming the agency’s proposal and threatening to take the matter to court.

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.

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.