It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Labor and EmploymentEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEmployee performanceLabor standardsSmall businessWages and earnings
Why This Matters
This bill clarifies the responsibilities of franchisors and franchisees, ensuring that franchisors cannot directly control employee wages, benefits, or hiring practices.
If you work at a franchise, this bill protects your employer's ability to manage staffing without direct control from the franchisor.
Who this affects
Franchise owners · Franchise employees
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill defines how much control franchisors have over franchisee employees' wages, benefits, and work conditions.
2It states that franchisors cannot directly control hiring, firing, or discipline of franchisee employees.
3The bill aims to protect the franchise business model by limiting joint employer liability.
