Democrat leaders seek withdrawal of DOL’s proposed ‘joint employer’ changes

Democratic leaders on the House Education and Workforce Committee are urging the Department of Labor to withdraw proposed changes to joint employer rules. The changes could impact how construction firms classify workers and manage subcontractor relationships.

Washington — A pair of key Democrats on the House Education and Workforce Committee are calling on the Department of Labor to withdraw proposed changes to its rule on determining joint employer status. In a June 22 letter addressed to acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, Reps. Bobby Scott…

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