Proposal would simplify compliance for employers, help employees understand their rights
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division today announced a proposed rule to address joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.
Through its proposal, the department seeks to address the dearth of departmental regulatory guidance by proposing a single nationwide standard that both derives from commonalities in federal court precedent where available and resolves significant differences among the circuit courts where they exist. In doing so, the department would ensure employees and employers have a clear, consistent understanding of when multiple employers are jointly responsible for protecting the wages and other rights of an employee.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, the Department of Labor is committed to simplifying compliance for American employers and strengthening protections to put American workers first,” said Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling. “This proposal helps us deliver on that promise. A clear standard on joint employment would give businesses more confidence to invest in partnerships, help employees understand their rights, and make the department’s investigations more efficient.”
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