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The National Labor Relations Board is an independent agency of the United States federal government created in 1935 as part of the National Labor Relations Act. The Board consists of five presidentially-appointed... more +
The National Labor Relations Board is an independent agency of the United States federal government created in 1935 as part of the National Labor Relations Act. The Board consists of five presidentially-appointed members, who are charged with overseeing union elections and hearing complaints of unfair labor practices under the NLRA.    less -
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OFCCP Week In Review: February 2023 #4

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Friday, February 17, 2023: In the Ongoing Push to Make More Companies Liable for Worker Employment Claims, California Again Seeks to Set the Pace - The great seal of the State of CaliforniaAs more and more federal and...more

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NLRB Decision Shines Spotlight on “Entrepreneurial Opportunity,” Returns to Prior Independent Contractor Analysis

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On January 25, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board issued a decision friendly to businesses—particularly those operating in the gig economy—in SuperShuttle DFW, Inc., 367 NLRB No. 75 (2019). The Board’s decision marks a...more

Troutman Pepper

September 2016 Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News Update

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The past month’s judicial and administrative activity in the area of IC misclassification reflects the wide range of industries facing these types of claims: communications; cleaning services; transportation and delivery...more

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Michigan Franchisors Not Joint Employers of Employees of Franchisees Absent Agreement

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On March 22, 2016, Michigan joined Wisconsin, Texas, Louisiana, and Tennessee by amending its Franchise Investment Law to make it clear that unless otherwise specifically provided for in the franchise agreement, a franchisee...more

K&L Gates LLP

‘Twas the 2016 Franchise Renewal Season…and Labor and Regulatory matters are stirring throughout the franchise model

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Last year, the franchising industry witnessed developments that significantly affected the core of its business model. These developments stem in large part from both federal and state governments taking a more active role in...more

Perkins Coie

NLRB Complaints Claim McDonald’s USA is “Joint Employer” Liable for Labor Violations by Its Franchisees

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The Office of the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued 13 complaints, on December 19, 2014, against McDonald’s franchisees and their franchisor, McDonald’s USA, LLC (McDonald’s USA), involving...more

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NLRB Sues McDonalds For Labor Practices of its Franchisees

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2014 – First NLRB Shots Against the Franchise Model. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is considering revising its long-established joint employer test, a change which may threaten the current franchise model....more

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