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CDW REPORT: OBAMA NLRB SLASHED OVER 4,500 YEARS OF LEGAL PRECEDENT

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

The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) released the following statement along with a report on Dec. 6 detailing the massive elimination of legal precedent occurring within the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) under the Obama Administration:

Federal Judge Puts Brakes On Overtime Rule

Just 10 days before the anticipated implementation date, a federal judge in Texas halted the U.S. Department of Labor’s new federal overtime rule, which would have doubled the Fair Labor Standards Act’s salary threshold for exemption from overtime pay.

Puzder: Trump Election Represents 'Better Day' for Economy

The election of Donald Trump and the Republican Party gaining majorities in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate represents “a new day and a new attitude” for efforts to reverse government regulations that hurt businesses, according to Andrew Puzder. One of Trump’s key supporters and economic advisors during the campaign, Puzder spoke Nov. 15 during the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference in Las Vegas.

FANmail - the Bi-Monthly Newsletter of the Franchise Action Network

FANmail provides you with the latest news relative to the FAN's advocacy efforts, success stories and most importantly, opportunities to get involved. Through your engagement in grassroots, advocacy and media efforts around the country, we will continue to speak as one collective voice in the #Fight4Franchising.

FANmail - the Bi-Monthly Newsletter of the Franchise Action Network

FANmail provides you with the latest news relative to the FAN's advocacy efforts, success stories and most importantly, opportunities to get involved. Through your engagement in grassroots, advocacy and media efforts around the country, we will continue to speak as one collective voice in the #Fight4Franchising.

IFA Submits Comments on EEOC Joint Employer Standard

By: Doan Phan

On Tuesday, July 5th, 2016, IFA submitted its comments on the EEOC’s Proposed Enforcement Guidance on National Origin Discrimination. The purpose of the Proposed Guidance, according to the EEOC, is to “serve as a reference for Commission staff conducting outreach, for EEOC lawyers bringing litigation, for employers, employees, and practitioners seeking detailed information about the EEOC’s position on national origin discrimination and for employers seeking ‘promising practices.’”

Main Street in Jeopardy: Stakeholders Agree Joint Employer Is Major Issue

By: Haider Murtaza

On Tuesday, June 21, the International Franchise Association (IFA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued a report titled, “Main Street in Jeopardy”, that focused on the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) expanding joint employer standard and its threat to small businesses. A discussion panel was held in addition to the report on how it is affecting the small business community and what efforts are being provided to tackle these issues.

Featured FAN - Ciara Stockeland

Ciara Stockeland has owned and operated businesses since the age of 12. Her business mindset and tenacity led her to opening her first store, Mama Mia, a high-end maternity store located in Fargo, ND in 2006. Shortly after, she developed and opened MODE a designer outlet store located next to Mama Mia. In 2008, Ciara chose to merge her two concepts into MODE and has successfully developed the concept into a thriving franchise. Stockeland now serves as the COO of MODE and under her leadership has successfully expanded MODE to 12 locations across the Midwest and South Carolina with more on the way.

FANs Testify About Harmful Joint Employer Standard at Senate Hearing

By: Haider Murtaza

On Thursday, June 16, the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship held a hearing on the challenge to create jobs under the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) new joint employer standard. Chairman David Vitter verified his clear stance on the issue: it negatively impacts the small business community. This notion was featured in the testimony from two franchise operators, Ciara Stockeland, franchisor and owner of MODE, and Lynn Berberich a BrightStar Care franchisee.

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