Save Local Business Act

Save Local Business Act

This bill provides that a person may be considered a joint employer in relation to an employee under federal labor law only if such person directly, actually, and immediately (and not in a limited and routine manner) exercises significant control over the essential terms and conditions of employment. Such control may by demonstrated by hiring and discharging employees, determining individual employee rates of pay and benefits, day-to-day supervision of employees, assigning individual work schedules, positions, and tasks, and administering employee discipline.

The Save Local Business Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 2826, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to clarify the definition of a joint employer under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The bill aims to provide clarity and certainty to businesses, particularly small and local businesses, regarding their responsibilities as employers. It seeks to address concerns that the current definition of a joint employer is too broad and can lead to confusion and potential legal liabilities for businesses that may not have direct control over certain aspects of their employees' working conditions.

The Save Local Business Act proposes to amend both the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act to specify that a person may be considered a joint employer only if they "directly, actually, and immediately" exercise significant control over the essential terms and conditions of employment. This would help to protect small businesses from being held liable for the actions of their franchisees or subcontractors. Supporters of the bill argue that it will promote job growth and economic development by providing businesses with greater certainty and reducing the risk of costly litigation. Critics, however, have raised concerns that the bill could weaken protections for workers and make it easier for businesses to avoid responsibility for labor violations. Overall, the Save Local Business Act is a complex piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of joint employer liability in a way that balances the needs of businesses and workers. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate impact remains to be seen.