Collin Williams

Much has been written — including by me in this publication one year ago — about the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) 2023 attempt to make it easier for two companies to be considered joint employers. Instead of requiring one company to have direct and significant control over a worker, the new rule would have…

In February, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) newest guidance for addressing joint employer status will go into effect, and the impact on the retail sector could be significant. In situations where there's a parent company that sets standards — e.g., related to working conditions or parameters around the quality of work — left to…