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This morning, the House Committee on Education & Workforce held a hearing titled “Redefining Joint Employer Standards: Barriers to Job Creation and Entrepreneurship.” The title was fitting, as witnesses from the franchise industry testified about the extra challenges they have faced, due to the Obama-Era joint employer definition.

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By: Joey Williams, Intern, Government Relations and Public Affairs

In the midst of Workforce Development Week, the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a hearing on “Helping Americans Get Back to Work: Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.” As President Trump shifts his focus to apprenticeship programs, witnesses Michelle Paczynski and Heath Berlin gave compelling reasons why they’re necessary.

Congressional Franchise Caucus Kickoff Event

By: Ryan Kennedy, Manager, Public Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy

On Tuesday, January 24, IFA joined Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis, co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Franchise Caucus for a kickoff event in the House Administration Hearing room of Longworth House Office Building. The event was generously catered by IFA Members, Dunkin’ Donuts and Chick-Fil-A.

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