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McDonald’s, and not just its franchisees, liable for worker treatment says National Labor Relations Board: should Canadian franchisors be concerned?

The general counsel of the United States’ National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently ruled that McDonald’s should be considered a joint employer with its franchisees. This finding, if ultimately upheld, could pave the way for nationwide union organizing of franchisors.

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Case clarifies what is meant by ‘common employer’

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently decided that an employee was wrongfully dismissed and entitled to $20,363 in damages. The problem was that the damage award was made against two companies that were no longer in operation and without assets to pay the judgment. A related company that did have assets to pay the award was found not to be a common employer and was thus not liable.

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