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December 13th, 2016

WSJ: Trump Picks Fast-Food Executive Andy Puzder as Nominee for Labor Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named fast-food executive Andy Puzder as his choice for labor secretary. Mr. Puzder, chief executive of CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc., the parent company of the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s burger chains, has been a vocal advocate for cutting back regulations he says have stifled…

Fortune: How Becoming a Franchisee Today Is Different From 20 Years Ago

The past two decades have seen dramatic changes in technology and employment trends. So when it comes to franchising, it’s no surprise that things have changed. Still, what draws people to franchising is still the same. One of the most common reasons is job loss. Getting downsized gets people thinking…

MacArthur Op-Ed: Joint employer rule will kill the ‘shop local’ movement

The new joint employer standard will result in corporate consolidation of local small businesses. Americans love to shop local. Many of us actively seek out the smaller mom-and-pop establishments in order to support our local communities. Last year, more than 95 million people took part in Small Business…