International Franchise Association Seeking Clarity on OSHA's Joint Employer Enforcement Positio
Updated: Draft DOL memo that highlights how OSHA will look to implement enforcement policy changes in light of the recent NLRB decision. http://www.natlawreview.com/article/draft-dol-policy-lists-economic-realities-key-osha-test-joint-employer-status In a recent NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) decision, franchee employees are considered "joint employee" with the franchisor. In other words, for the purposes of wage & hour laws, the NLRB decided that the employees at a lo
International Franchise Association Seeking Clarity on OSHA's Joint Employer Enforcement Positio
In a recent NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) decision, franchee employees are considered "joint employee" with the franchisor. In other words, for the purposes of wage & hour laws, the NLRB decided that the employees at a locally owned and operated franchise location -- say a McDonald's or Wendy's restaurant -- are also employees of the frachising company (ie: McDonald's or Wendy's in this example). The summary of the decision can be found at this link: http://www.wsj.c
