The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its final rule regarding the relationship between franchisor and franchisee, with respect to possible joint employment status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Namely, they have clarified that the existence of a franchising relationship does not make the franchisor more or less likely to be a joint employer. Instead, they have affirmed a set of criteria that, considered as a whole, is determinative of whether joint employment exists or not. Continue reading “DOL Finalizes Rule Clarifying Franchising and Joint Employment”
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Department of Labor Seeking to Make Attorney-Client Communication Regarding Labor Unions Public
There are many complexities when starting a business, such as proper incorporation, complying with codes and regulations, accounting issues, and if there are employees, employment issues dependent on the number of workers. Seeking legal advice from an experienced business attorney is essential to adhering to proper laws and regulations.
One challenge in starting a business with multiple employees is the possible issue of labor unions. Labor unions have representatives who are well versed in how to organize workers, and know the ins and outs of labor law. The Department of Labor has regulations business owners must abide by, especially if the business owner is engaging in “persuader” activities.
