U.S. Labor Department Moves to Ease Companies’ Liability for Franchisee Wage Violations

The U.S. Department of Labor on Monday issued a proposal that would make it more difficult to prove companies are liable for the wage law violations of their contractors or franchisees, a top priority for business groups. If adopted, the rule would likely help fast-food companies and other franchisors who have been sued by workers… Continue reading U.S. Labor Department Moves to Ease Companies’ Liability for Franchisee Wage Violations