February 10th, 2015
Franchise operators lobby for joint-employer definition to remain
By Lisa Jennings, Nation’s Restaurant News A group of franchise business operators launched a coalition Tuesday to lobby Congress in an ongoing battle to prevent franchisors from being considered “joint employers” with franchisees. The Coalition to Save Local Businesses was created with support from the International Franchise Association, or IFA,…February 10th, 2015
Small Business Owners Challenge Threat from NLRB
By Shawn McCoy, Inside Sources A rule currently pending before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) could fundamentally alter the small business landscape in America. Last week, Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) stated in a Senate hearing he believed the ruling could destroy 700,000 small businesses. The cause for concern is over the…February 10th, 2015