CRA overturning NLRB Joint Employer Rule Passes 206-177 

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives announced plans to vote next week on H.J.Res.98, a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution overturning the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) expanded joint employer rule. Led by Congressman John James (R-MI), the CRA is co-sponsored by 39 members of the U.S. Senate, and 68 members of the U.S. House of Representatives. 

WASHINGTON – Testifying before a key congressional subcommittee, Matt Haller, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association (IFA), highlighted the significant economic benefits of the franchise business model, while warning lawmakers of the severe economic consequences of the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) final joint employer rule. 

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today applauded a bipartisan coalition of 15 members of the U.S. Senate for urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to strengthen and improve the Franchise Rule. 

Today, Matt Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchisers Association (IFA), issued the following statement regarding the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) delaying the effective date of its new joint employer rule until February 26, 2024: 

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today applauded a bipartisan and bicameral coalition for introducing Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval that would overturn the final joint employer rule issued by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).