United States:
Committee Approves Save Local Business Act – Redefining Joint Employer Liability
13 October 2017
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
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Yesterday, the U.S. House Committee on Education and the
Workforce approved the "Save Local Business Act" (H.R.
3441 – Bryne), legislation that would amend the National
Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act to limit joint
employer liability. The bill was approved by a vote of 23 to 17.
The bill currently has 95 co-sponsors, including bipartisan support
from three Democrats. For more information on the bill, see our
September 19, 2017 post. For a fact sheet from the Committee
click here. Sheppard Mullin will continue to track
this bill's progress and keep you updated on any important
changes.
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