The National Labor Relations Board has restored an earlier, more expansive definition of what it means to be a joint employer in a decision with ramifications for franchisers such as McDonald’s and companies that use staffing agencies, independent contractors and other non-traditional work arrangements.
The 3-2 decision on Aug. 27 involving Browning-Ferris Industries of California could make the companies more liable for wage and hour and other employment practices liabilities.
Read more at http://www.advisenltd.com/2015/08/28/nlrb-redefines-joint-employer-status-potentially-extending-liabilities/
Chapman, Cate. ‘NLRB redefines joint-employer status, potentially extending liabilities’. ©2015 Advisen Ltd. 9 September 2015.
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