US Department of Labor Proposes Rule to Clarify Joint Employer Status Under Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act

Summary

The US Department of Labor has proposed a rule to provide clarity on joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, aiming to offer a nationwide standard for employers and employees in an area of the law with varying tests and standards.