Jackson Lewis: Texas Law Says Franchisors, with Exception, Not Employers of Franchisees' Workers | Practical Law

Jackson Lewis: Texas Law Says Franchisors, with Exception, Not Employers of Franchisees' Workers | Practical Law

This Law Firm Publication by Jackson Lewis P.C. discusses a recent amendment to the Texas Labor Code (S.B. 652), providing that a franchisor is not considered an employer for claims related to employment discrimination, wage payment and the Texas Minimum Wage and Workers' Compensation Acts, among other laws. There is an exception if the franchisor has been found to have exercised a type or degree of control over its franchisee or its franchisee's employees not customarily exercised. The law is intended to protect the franchisor's trademarks and brand. The amendment goes into effect on September 1, 2015.

Jackson Lewis: Texas Law Says Franchisors, with Exception, Not Employers of Franchisees' Workers

by Jackson Lewis P.C.
Published on 10 Jul 2015 • Texas, United States
This Law Firm Publication by Jackson Lewis P.C. discusses a recent amendment to the Texas Labor Code (S.B. 652), providing that a franchisor is not considered an employer for claims related to employment discrimination, wage payment and the Texas Minimum Wage and Workers' Compensation Acts, among other laws. There is an exception if the franchisor has been found to have exercised a type or degree of control over its franchisee or its franchisee's employees not customarily exercised. The law is intended to protect the franchisor's trademarks and brand. The amendment goes into effect on September 1, 2015.
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