Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".
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The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Joint Resolution 98 (HJRES 98) from the 118th Congress is a legislative measure aimed at disapproving a rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) concerning the "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status." The resolution seeks to nullify the NLRB's rule under the authority of chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which governs congressional disapproval of federal regulations. The bill originated in the House and, as of the latest update, the House has taken action to notify the Senate of its decision. The resolution ultimately failed or expired without becoming law. No full text or official summary of the bill's content is available in the source data.
HJRES 98 was a House resolution intended to overturn an NLRB rule on joint employer status but did not pass into law and is currently failed or expired.
- The resolution targets a specific NLRB rule defining the standard for determining joint employer status.
- It was introduced and acted upon in the House, with the Clerk directed to notify the Senate of the House's action.
- The resolution did not advance to become law and is recorded as failed or expired.
['Employers potentially affected by joint employer determinations', 'Businesses seeking clarity or changes in labor relations standards', 'The National Labor Relations Board as the agency involved in rulemaking']
['Lack of detailed bill text and official summary limits understanding of specific provisions and implications.', 'Failure or expiration of the resolution means no change to the existing NLRB rule, maintaining current regulatory standards.', 'Potential policy tradeoffs related to labor standards and employer responsibilities remain unresolved.']
HJRES 98 is part of a broader legislative process allowing Congress to disapprove federal agency rules under the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code). The rule in question pertains to labor and employment policy, specifically joint employer status, a topic of ongoing debate in labor law. The resolution's failure or expiration indicates it did not secure sufficient legislative support to override the NLRB rule.
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["Maintaining the NLRB's joint employer standard may influence employer liability and labor relations practices.", 'Failure to disapprove the rule could affect negotiations and legal interpretations in labor disputes involving multiple employers.', 'The legislative attempt highlights ongoing tensions in labor policy that may prompt future regulatory or legislative actions.']
The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits comprehensive analysis of the resolution's specific provisions and potential impacts. The bill's failure or expiration status is clearly documented, providing transparency on its legislative outcome. Monitoring similar future resolutions or rulemaking activities by the NLRB is advisable for stakeholders interested in joint employer standards.
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