WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French after President Joe Biden vetoed the congressional resolution to repeal the National Labor Relations Board’s final joint employer rule.
“NRF is disappointed that President Biden vetoed the Congressional Review Act resolution that would have jettisoned the National Labor Relations Board’s Joint Employer final rules. Retailers regularly contract with third-party businesses to provide a variety of services in areas involving their distribution centers, shipping and facilities maintenance and others. Given the import of these partnerships, retailers need a definitive line regarding joint employment. The ambiguity of the final rules is harmful to thousands of retail employers and the millions of Americans they employ.”
NRF submitted a comment letter in December 2022 formally opposing the proposed rules and urging the Board to retain the existing, workable standard, and welcomed the House move to repeal it in early 2024. NRF has joined other employer groups in filing litigation over the final rule.
As the leading authority and voice for retail, NRF will continue to advocate for workplace rules that promote workplace flexibility and economic growth.
About NRF
The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs — 55 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com
