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The International Franchise Association (IFA) congratulated Keith Sonderling on his confirmation by the U.S.

Central Creativity prepares schools for changing workforce demands and shifting education priorities through its curriculum and hands-on learning programs.

The International Franchise Association (IFA), through its IFA Law Center, submitted comments responding to the U.S.

The Department of Labor has proposed a new rule to clarify joint employer status, impacting how franchisors and franchisees share liability for wage-and-hour compliance.

If fall is around the corner, so too is the 2025 IFA Advocacy Summit.

IFA predicts 2025 will be a big year for franchising

Even in a country divided politically, one thing can unite us all: The state of franchising remains strong.

The TIPS Act aims to eliminate the subminimum wage and tax on tips for tipped workers in the U.S., introduced to the House of Representatives by Rep. Steven Horsford.

Franchise owners are required to provide health insurance to their employees, with the Affordable Care Act setting rules for larger franchise owners based on the number of full-time equivalent employees.

Riverside County receives a $1,824,000 grant for the development of new apprenticeship training programs in high-demand industries.

The Bee2Bee Network launches The Apprentice Token & Blockchain Workforce Development Platform for AI-driven workforce development funding.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) issues comments on the proposed independent contractor rule, cautioning the Department of Labor on its potential impact on franchisees.

According to an investigation by the Department of Labor , a McDonald’s franchisee violated child labor laws by permitting more than 100 minors to work outside legal hour limits.

The Supreme Court blocked the federal vaccine mandate, leaving employers to implement their own vaccination policies.

The National Restaurant Association and Texas Restaurant Association file a lawsuit against the Department of Labor over its revisions to the Fair Labor Standards Act tip regulations.

Alexander G. Tuneski, a partner with DLA Piper, concentrates his practice on representing franchisors in a broad range of transactional and regulatory matters.

The franchise industry is benefiting from the COVID-19 pandemic, with employees seeking flexibility and autonomy in their work arrangements.

It’s been almost a year and a half since COVID-19 first upended our business model, world, and ways of life.

An employee cannot opt out of taking FMLA if they have a need for a leave that falls under an FMLA qualifying reason.

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Restaurant managers are advised not to dock employees' pay for customers' mistakes, as it can hurt employee morale and conflict with team-building efforts.

Top Franchise Lawyers: Harold Kestenbaum of Spadea & Lignana, discussing his experience and expertise in franchise law.

I was drawn to franchise law because I liked the idea of working together with clients to build brands and expand their businesses.

Marlen Cortez Morris is a franchise law expert with broad experience