The IEC-supported bill would amend the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to clarify that an entity is a joint employer only if it directly and immediately exercises meaningful control over workers’ essential terms and conditions of employment. 

If passed by Congress and signed into law this year by President Donald J. Trump, this common-sense approach would provide much-needed clarity to the regulated community, ensure workers are appropriately protected under these statutes, and provide predictability to all stakeholders following years of policy swings with each change of administration.

The Save Local Business Act would codify the traditional joint employer standard into both the NLRA and FLSA, ensuring that only direct and immediate control over workers’ terms and conditions of employment could trigger joint employer status. It would safeguard pathways to the American Dream by protecting proven business models that allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to offer their services, expand, and thrive.

Please write your U.S. House members today and ask them to reschedule the vote for the Save Local Business Act as soon as possible.