Appeals Court Expands Definition of ‘Joint Employer’ in Wage Claims
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Employers in several states are facing a new definition of “joint employment” under federal wage and hour law. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has adopted a broad test for determining whether two employers are jointly liable for back pay and damages in those claims, making it easier for workers to show a joint employment relationship. Other courts have interpreted the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) too narrowly, the 4th Circuit said.
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