In a recent decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a franchisee’s claim that the franchisor’s termination decision violated the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act (NJFPA)...more
The Third Circuit’s decision is a pointed reminder to franchisors, as well as businesses that use independent contractors, that the form of their agreements can either serve their legal interests or harm them in employee...more
9/23/2016
/ Appeals ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employee Definition ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
FedEx ,
Franchise Agreements ,
Independent Contractors ,
Misclassification ,
Wage and Hour
The far-reaching implications of this decision could change the existing franchise business model.
Is a franchisor a statutory employer of its franchisee’s employees? The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board thinks so,...more
7/28/2016
/ Appeals ,
At-Will Employment ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Franchisee ,
Franchises ,
Franchisors ,
McDonalds ,
NLRB ,
PA Supreme Court ,
Statutory Interpretation ,
Workers Compensation Act ,
Workers Compensation Board ,
Workers' Compensation Claim ,
Workplace Injury