Contact Congress about H.J.Res. 98: Disapproving the NLRB joint-employer rule under the Congressional Review Act

This bill would stop the NLRB from using its 2023 joint-employer rule. That rule affects when two businesses may both have duties to workers under federal labor law. The bill cancels that rule but does not create a new one.

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Disapproving the NLRB joint-employer rule under the Congressional Review Act is a House bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects workers, unions, and businesses in job setups where more than one company may share control. That includes franchises, staffing agencies, subcontractors, contractors, and the larger companies that hire or work with them. It could change who has to bargain with unions or answer for labor-law problems, depending on what legal standard applies after the rule is blocked.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it affects who can be held responsible for workers’ rights when more than one business helps shape a job. Joint-employer rules can affect union bargaining, labor-law violations, and workplace duties. Blocking this rule could lower legal risk for some businesses. It could also make it harder for workers or unions to reach every company that has power over working conditions.

Key provisions in H.J.Res. 98

• Uses the Congressional Review Act, a federal law that lets Congress review and reject agency rules.
• Applies to one National Labor Relations Board rule called “Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status.”
• Names the rule by its Federal Register citation: 88 Fed. Reg. 73946, from October 27, 2023.
• Makes the NLRB rule legally unusable if this resolution becomes law.
• Does not create a new joint-employer rule. It only cancels the named rule.

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Questions people ask about H.J.Res. 98

What is H.J.Res. 98?

This bill would stop the NLRB from using its 2023 joint-employer rule. That rule affects when two businesses may both have duties to workers under federal labor law. The bill cancels that rule but does not create a new one.

How do I support or oppose H.J.Res. 98?

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Who should I contact about H.J.Res. 98?

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Can Modern Action explain H.J.Res. 98 before I act?

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