Comment from Institute for the American Worker

Summary: The Institute for the American Worker (I4AW), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supports the Proposed Rule because it provides regulatory clarity and a consistent four-factor test for joint employer status across the FLSA, FMLA, and MSPA. They argue that the rule protects essential business models like franchising and staffing by distinguishing between actual employer control and ordinary commercial relationships, such as brand protection or safety compliance.