New Legislation Drastically Limits the Definition of a Joint Employer; Franchisors Rejoice
On November 7, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill, called the “Save Local Business Act,” which redefines “joint employer” under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act, clearing the way to reverse a 2015 ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that held companies liable for labor