Bill would narrow when companies count as "joint employers"
Floor activityH.R. 4366Latest action
Sponsor: James Comer · Representative · KY
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Official title: Save Local Business Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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The Save Local Business Act would require direct, regular control over workers before a company counts as a joint employer.
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What does this do?
HR 4366, the Save Local Business Act, would tighten the legal definition of "joint employer" under both the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. A company would only be a joint employer if it directly, actually, and regularly controls key job terms like hiring, firing, pay, scheduling, supervision, or discipline. Currently, businesses can be considered joint employers based on indirect or occasional influence.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects franchise businesses, staffing agencies, contractors, and the larger companies (like parent corporations or franchisors) that work with them. It also affects employees of franchises, contractors, and staffing agencies.
Why does it matter?
Making the standard stricter would reduce the legal responsibility of parent companies or franchisors for labor violations committed by franchisees or contractors unless they exercise direct daily control. This could limit workers' ability to hold larger corporations accountable for wage theft, unsafe conditions, or other labor violations.
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Based on the “Reported in House” text of Dec 30, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 14, 2025
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Jan 13, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: the House has taken floor action on it, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Rule H. Res. 988 passed House.