Comment from National Federation of Independent Business, Inc. (NFIB)
National Federation of Independent Business, Inc. (NFIB)SupportTrade association
Summary: The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) supports the Department of Labor's proposed rule to create a single, nationwide standard for determining joint employer status. They argue the rule provides much-needed predictability and reduces compliance costs for small businesses, though they request specific clarifying language to ensure that entities meeting none of the primary factors cannot be deemed joint employers.
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) comment letter of June 16, 2026, in response to Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division notice of proposed rulemaking titled "Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act," RIN 1235-AA48, Docket No. WHD-2026-0067, 91 Fed. Reg. 21878 (April 23, 2026), is attached.