Try our Advanced Search for more refined results

Expert Analysis

Weigh TMs Before Reacting To NLRB McDonald's Complaints

Law360, New York (June 26, 2015, 10:48 AM EDT) -- In December 2014, the National Labor Relations Board made waves when it named McDonald's USA LLC as a "joint employer" of franchise restaurant employees in a number of complaints for alleged labor violations by the franchise owners. As the NLRB describes on its webpage providing information on the cases, the agency's "investigation found that McDonald's, USA, LLC, through its franchise relationship and its use of tools, resources and technology, engages in sufficient control over its franchisees' operations, beyond protection of the brand, to make it a putative joint employer with its franchisees, sharing liability for violations of our Act."...

Law360 is on it, so you are, too.

A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence. Over 200 articles are published daily across more than 60 topics, industries, practice areas and jurisdictions.


A Law360 subscription includes features such as

  • Daily newsletters
  • Expert analysis
  • Mobile app
  • Advanced search
  • Judge information
  • Real-time alerts
  • 450K+ searchable archived articles

And more!

Experience Law360 today with a free 7-day trial.

Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login

Related Sections

Law Firms

Companies

Government Agencies

Hello! I'm Law360's automated support bot.

How can I help you today?

For example, you can type:
  • I forgot my password
  • I took a free trial but didn't get a verification email
  • How do I sign up for a newsletter?
Ask a question!