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Trademark Licensing Protection: Clarifying Employer Status in Franchising.

This law clarifies that trademark owners (franchisors) are not automatically considered employers of the staff working for licensed companies (franchisees). This applies to federal wage and labor laws. The goal is to allow franchisors to enforce brand quality standards without incurring liability for the local franchisee's employment decisions.
Key points
Brand owners can require quality training and standards to protect goodwill without being classified as a "joint employer" of the franchisee's staff.
The change makes it harder for employees of local franchises to bring labor disputes or lawsuits against the main brand owner regarding wages or working conditions (under NLRA and FLSA).
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Print number: 118_S_2173
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Process start date: 2023-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Trademark Licensing Protection Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2173.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Brand owners can require quality training and standards to protect goodwill without being classified as a "joint employer" of the franchisee's staff.
  • The change makes it harder for employees of local franchises to bring labor disputes or lawsuits against the main brand owner regarding wages or working conditions (under NLRA and FLSA).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Labor Economy