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‘Joint employer’ dealt another critical blow
A decision last week underscores a change in how the NLRB views a franchisor's accountability for the actions of franchisees.
Restaurants challenge NYC's plan to enforce menu labeling
The action could be a test of local jurisdictions' ability to adopt disclosure requirements while the federal mandate is on hold until May. Industry officials fear that restaurant chains may be subject to a patchwork of regulatory obligations and penalties.
The industry showed it's not afraid to stand up to its adversaries on important government issues, and will likely be emboldened going forward by help in the rumble from an unlikely source. It also was fearless in exploiting the opportunities afforded by the P.F. Chang's Olympics. Or something like that.