NLRB rejects request to stop proposed joint-employer rule
NLRB Chairman John Ring last week rejected a request from two Democratic House lawmakers to back off on the board’s proposed joint-employer rule reverting to a more narrow scope.
State attorneys general oppose changing joint employer rule
Attorneys general from 10 states and the District of Columbia opposed the NLRB’s proposed revision of the joint-employment rule in a letter sent last week; separately, the agency extended the comment deadline on the rule.
Court weighs in on controversial 2015 NLRB ruling
The US Court of Appeals last week returned the 2015 joint-employment expansion case to the agency for review — a decision that some say means continued confusion for employers.
Negligence lawsuit: Co-employment to the rescue
Citing a buyer’s co-employment status with its staffing provider, an appeals court affirmed an injured temporary worker’s negligence claim is barred by exclusive remedy.
NLRB extends comment period for joint-employer status rulemaking
The National Labor Relations Board has extended the comment period regarding its proposed rulemaking concerning the standard for determining joint-employer status by 30 days.
Joint employment and overtime pay on DOL agenda
The overtime pay threshold and joint employment are on the Labor Department's regulatory agenda this fall.
California targets retailers for trucker misclassification
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law making retailers in California jointly liable for labor law violations if they hire port trucking companies that misclassify workers as independent contractors or commit other violations.
NLRB publishes proposed joint-employment standard
The National Labor Relations Board moved last week to tighten its joint-employer standard. The new rule would mean fewer businesses would be considered joint employers.
Joint liability: Companies must pay $4.6 million in SoCal wage case
The Cheesecake Factory was found jointly liable after a subcontractor underpaid 559 janitorial workers at several of its Southern California locations.
NLRB confirms plans to revisit joint employment standard
The National Labor Relations Board confirmed to lawmakers it will revisit its joint employer standard by summer, this time using rulemaking procedures.
