May 16th, 2016
Franchising industry now has a government target on its back
For the over 9 million employees in the U.S. franchising industry, a storm is brewing. A new federal ruling enacted by the National Labor Relations Board rewrites joint employment law, which could upend the traditional way local franchisees independently hire, set wages, manage their staff and…April 26th, 2016
Wisconsin law clarifies employer relationship for franchises, shields corporations from lawsuits
A bill quietly passed in the waning weeks of the legislative session and signed by Gov. Scott Walker last month shields corporate franchisers from liability for violations of labor law — a move the franchise industry says protects small business owners and the integrity of the…April 26th, 2016