Joint Employer

The U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce recently approved the “Save Local Business Act” (HR 3441 – Byrne).  If enacted, the Act would limit joint employer
Continue Reading Save Local Business Act moves one step closer to limiting joint employer liability

Janitorial services franchisor Jan-Pro Franchising International, Inc. (“Jan-Pro”) is not the employer of its unit franchisees, according to a recent California federal court decision. Roman v. Jan-Pro Franchising Int’l, Inc.
Continue Reading Janitorial services franchisor cleans up on joint employer claim

Copyright: photoncatcher / 123RF Stock Photo
Copyright: photoncatcher / 123RF Stock Photo

A federal district court in Trenton, New Jersey, has ruled that franchisor 7-Eleven was entitled to summary judgment on
Continue Reading 7-Eleven Prevails on Claim that it Violated the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act and Federal Labor Standards Act