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The NLRB Joint Employer Ruling

On Aug. 27, the NLRB issued a sweeping decision that expands the definition of "joint employer" for purposes of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Here's what you need to know.

14 minute read November 02, 2015 at 12:00 AM
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Molly Kaban and Raymond Lynch
The NLRB Joint Employer Ruling

On Aug. 27, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc., 362 NLRB No. 186, a sweeping decision that expands the definition of “joint employer” for purposes of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

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