More Protection For Georgia Franchisors

A new bill passed by the state of Georgia that prohibits franchisees from being considered the employees of their franchisor ensures that franchisors will not be held liable for worker compensation claims made by franchisees. Although House Bill 548 does not make clear other protections it may provide, such as claims involving agency and tort, the new law is viewed as a victory for franchisors. The International Franchise Association, which had a hand in getting the bill passed, congratulated Georgia lawmakers and franchisors, stating that the measure would help broaden the state’s franchise market. For more on this continue reading the following article from Blue MauMau.

NuWire Investor:

As Coverall gets hit this month with a $3 million bill from a Massachusetts court for misclassifying its employees as franchisees, Georgia law can now boast, not in our state courts.

Governor Nathan Deal has now signed House Bill 548 after it unanimously passed in both the House and Senate, February 28 and March 26, respectively. Full article here.

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