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    Uniting Behind the American Franchise Act: A Bipartisan Effort to Clarify the Joint Employer Standard

    October 10, 2025 // Seven Republican and seven Democratic Congressional members introduced the bipartisan act and limited its application to future proceedings only, preventing retroactive implications. If approved, the American Franchise Act only applies to joint employer matters regarding franchising; it is not a universal modification to all employer relationships.

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