Two developments, last week, on the labor and public policy fronts. April 1, the U.S. Dept. of Labor proposed new rules on joint employment, as when a franchise or third-party staffing firm are jointly responsible with the franchisor or employing company for labor practices such as minimum wage, overtime and the like. The proposal sets…
Labor Dept. Proposes New Joint-Employer Rules, While States Sue Over Revised School Foodservice Rules
