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New Labor Dept. rule clarifies 'joint employer' standard

by AP Economics Writer
| January 12, 2020 4:40 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Labor Department issued a final rule Sunday that clarifies when a worker is employed by more than one company, an issue that affects franchise businesses such as McDonald's and firms that have outsourced services such as cleaning and maintenance.

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