Marcus & Boxerman Franchise Law Blog
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- Nationwide Injunction Blocks Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act: What Business Owners Need to Know
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- Be Sure to Conduct Due Diligence Before Buying a Franchise
- Michael Boxerman Selected to Franchise & Dealership Super Lawyers List
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U.S. Department of Labor: Most Workers are Employees, Not Independent Contractors
On July 15, 2015, Administrator David Weil, of the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”), issued an Administrator’s Interpretation (“Interpretation”) making clear that the vast majority of workers are employees, not independent contractors, regardless of … Continue reading
NLRB Provides “Fresh” Guidance on Joint Employment
On April 28, 2015 the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued an advisory opinion to the NLRB Chicago Region regarding joint employment. The NLRB concluded that neither Freshii Development, L.L.C. (“Freshii”), a fast-casual restaurant franchisor with over 100 franchised locations, … Continue reading
Update: Chicago Employers Must Provide Employees Notice of the New Minimum Wage Ordinance
As a follow up to our last blog entry, “Chicago’s New Minimum Wage Ordinance Takes Effect July 1st,” employers who maintain a business facility within the City of Chicago or are required to obtain a business license to operate in … Continue reading
Posted in Employment
Tagged chicago employers, employee rights, minimum wage, wage and hour laws
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Chicago’s New Minimum Wage Ordinance Takes Effect July 1st
Beginning July 1, 2015, Chicago’s minimum wage increases to $10.00 per hour, an increase of $1.75 per hour. This increase represents the first of a series of incremental minimum wage increases scheduled through 2019 and beyond. The new ordinance applies … Continue reading
Franchisors and Franchisees Possible Joint Employers
On December 19, 2014, the National Labor Relations Board (including a regional office in Chicago) filed 13 complaints against McDonald’s for alleged violations of federal labor laws by its franchisees. The complaints allege that the franchisees and the company punished … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Franchisee, Franchisor & Distributor Services
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