Collin Williams

Collin Williams

Collin Williams is an attorney, founder, and chairman of New Era ADR, a digital platform that revolutionizes alternative dispute resolution. Collin may be reached at collin@neweraadr.com

Can Retailers Now Benefit From Other Joint Employers’ Arbitration Clauses?

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…

Retail Industry Hit by New Labor Relations Rules

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…