DOL to Scale Back Joint Employer Liability for Businesses: What You Need to Know About the New Proposal

Businesses that utilize contractors or franchise out their brand may soon get some clarity about when those arrangements make them “joint employers” under federal minimum wage, family medical leave, and migrant worker laws. The US Department of Labor just released a proposal yesterday outlining its approach to joint employer liability under a trio of laws, setting up a test that will give companies greater flexibility and less risk when entering into business relationships. The proposed... By: Fisher Phillips