This bill clarifies the definition of a joint employer under both the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), aiming to establish a consistent and more stringent standard. It amends both statutes to specify that an employer is considered a joint employer of another employer's employees only if it directly, actually, and immediately exercises significant control over their essential terms and conditions of employment, such as hiring, discharging, determining pay and benefits, day-to-day supervision, assigning work schedules, and disciplining employees. By establishing this clear and high bar, the legislation aims to limit the circumstances under which businesses can be held jointly liable for the employment practices of other entities under federal labor law, thereby providing a more predictable framework for their responsibilities.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 368.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-422.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 988 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 368.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-422.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 988 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
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Save Local Business Act
USA119th CongressHR-4366| House
| Updated: 1/13/2026
This bill clarifies the definition of a joint employer under both the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), aiming to establish a consistent and more stringent standard. It amends both statutes to specify that an employer is considered a joint employer of another employer's employees only if it directly, actually, and immediately exercises significant control over their essential terms and conditions of employment, such as hiring, discharging, determining pay and benefits, day-to-day supervision, assigning work schedules, and disciplining employees. By establishing this clear and high bar, the legislation aims to limit the circumstances under which businesses can be held jointly liable for the employment practices of other entities under federal labor law, thereby providing a more predictable framework for their responsibilities.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 368.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-422.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 988 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 368.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-422.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 988 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.