Press Release
Rep. Ami Bera's Statement on the save Local Business Act
Sacramento, CA,
November 9, 2017
Sacramento, CA – Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) released the following statement on the Save Local Business Act: "For more than 30 years, the standard of an employer is someone who has direct control over their employees. The Save Local Business Act clarifies that definition and provides certainty for small business owners fighting to achieve the American Dream. Unclear rulings and inconsistent enforcement hurt both workers and businesses. Nothing in this bill changes hard earned workers' rights or protections." The Save Local Business Act clarifies conflicting standards to provide one clear legal definition. You can read the full text of the bill here. A person may be considered a joint employer if they have direct, immediate control over essential terms and conditions of employment, including:
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