Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted to pass a resolution she helped introduce alongside Congressman John James (R-MI) to rescind President Biden’s anti-freedom and anti-economic growth joint employer rule which will harm small business owners including New York franchise owners, lead to job losses, and raise consumer prices.
“I am proud to stand firmly in the way of any anti-growth, job-killing policies Joe Biden and his anti-small business Administration try to force onto hardworking Americans, including franchise owners in Upstate New York and the North Country,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. “Let me be clear: the Biden joint employer rule will raise franchise business operational costs and jeopardize countless job opportunities in the franchise sector. The Far Left lunge at every opportunity to saddle New York small business owners with conditions and liabilities that make achieving their American dream impossible. I stand firmly on the side of NY21 small businesses working hard to provide for their families and our communities.”
“I appreciate Representative Stefanik's support and leadership for maintaining the independence of small business entrepreneurs like myself. The Biden administration's rule on Joint Employer will potentially create unnecessary costs and burdens for small businesses. I applaud Rep. Stefanik's willingness to engage on behalf of small businesses in New York and across the nation,” said Ray Aley, New York Kentucky Fried Chicken franchisee.
Specifically, H.J. Res. 98 will:
- Nullify the National Labor Relations Board's final joint employer rule, which recklessly holds a company liable for employees it does not employ or directly control.
- Help ensure that individuals working to achieve the American Dream of owning and running their own business aren’t impeded.
