DOL's Joint Employer Rule: Trucking's New Challenge

The Department of Labor proposes a new rule on joint employer status, focusing on vertical relationships in trucking. This rule could make companies jointly liable for wages, overtime, damages, and penalties. Law firms advise trucking companies to review their contracts due to potential risks. The rule considers four factors: hiring/firing, scheduling/conditions, pay rates/methods, and record-keeping. The National Labor Relations Board also recently reinstated its joint employer rule, and employers using staffing agencies or subs should review for clarity. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8d92e6970f590088