The issue has taken on greater importance in recent years as more Americans work for temp firms, contractors and franchises. “This final rule furthers President Trump’s successful, government-wide effort to address regulations that hinder the American economy and to promote economic growth,” Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said. ADThe International Franchise Association, whose members include the Subway sandwich chain and Jani-King, a cleaning franchisor, welcomed the new rule for clarifying the question of joint employment. The group argues that the Obama administration’s policy, implemented in 2015, resulted in a large increase in lawsuits against franchise chains. It provides an incentive for companies to outsource more jobs and avoid that responsibility, the EPI said.

Source: Washington Post January 13, 2020 00:20 UTC