Trump’s Labor Secretary: We’re rewriting the rules on joint employment. Here’s what businesses need to know
This proposed rule would give employers — and employees — a clearer test for determining when two companies share legal responsibility for the same worker.
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When someone performs parallel work for two different companies, are both companies responsible for complying with federal labor laws?Recommended Video The answer can have serious implications in a variety of scenarios, including when an employee is owed overtime pay and whether an additional company is obligated to pay it. It also determines whether an additional company is responsible for any assessed penalties if they violate federal labor law by having a young employee perform dangerous labor. That’s why the United States Department of Labor is taking steps to provide greater clarity.
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