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11Oct

Franchisors are “Lovin’ It”

Lewitt Hackman | | Return|
In a win for franchisors, the Ninth Circuit recently affirmed the district court’s summary judgment in favor of fast-food behemoth McDonald’s Corp., ruling that the franchisor is not a joint employer of its franchisees’ workers and thus is not liable...
By: Lewitt Hackman
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/franchisors-are-lovin-it-69340/

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