NLRB refines standard for determining joint-employer status

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has announced that it has refined its standard for determining joint-employer status.

Per the ruling, companies may now be held responsible for labor violations committed by their contractors. As joint employers, owners may be pulled into collective bargaining with those employees and held liable for any violations committed against them.If you want to learn more about this ruling:

• “NLRB rules against business in pivotal joint-employer decision” – The Hill
• “In landmark case, labor board will let more workers bargain with their employer’s employer” – The Washington Post
• The NLRB’s Ruling Announcement