by the Brightmine Editorial Team
Many states have laws that protect franchisors from liability for the labor and employment-related violations committed by franchisees and their workers. These laws typically provide that franchisors are not considered employers of franchisees or their workers, except under certain circumstances.
The following chart summarizes state franchisor protection laws, including the circumstances under which a franchisor may be considered a franchisee’s employer. It includes definitions of relevant terms, and the laws or organizations to which the franchisor protections do or do not apply.
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