Thursday, January 7, 2021
The concept of “joint employment” is an important workplace legal issue and often arises in the real estate industry because industry employers want to avoid liability for another business’s employees’ legal claims. The risk of one entity being deemed to jointly employ another entity’s workforce is real, and proactive steps can help identify and mitigate such risk.
Background
Whether one business can be held jointly liable for workplace law claims of another business’s employees requires a fact-intensive analysis. The legal standard for such assessment varies, depending upon which statutory framework is considered. During the Trump Administration, the standard for evaluating joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) changed. Further changes during the Biden Administration can be expected.
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He has previously done in-house employment work for Uber, CoreCivic, Browning-Ferris Industries and, “Mark’s robust experience in traditional labor law will add unique insight to the team,” Mark Stamelos, managing partner of the firm’s Nashville office, said in a release. “Alongside his experience, his commitment to providing superior client services also make him a valuable addition to the firm.” FordHarrison lists six attorneys in its Nashville office, some of whom also work in Memphis, Birmingham and Washington, D.C.
According to a firm biography, Floyd s work has taken him to India, South Africa and other countries where he has worked with companies faced with strikes and other worker action. He has also led human resources departments.