FRANCHISE, EMPLOYER RESPONSIBLITIES                                                        S.B. 492:

                                                                                  SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL

                                                                                                         IN COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 492 (as introduced 9-16-15)

Sponsor:  Senator Jack Brandenburg

Committee:  Commerce

Date Completed:  10-5-15

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Franchise Investment Law to specify that, to the extent allocation of employer responsibilities between the franchisor and franchisee is permitted by law, the franchisee would be considered the sole employer of workers for whom it provided a benefit plan or paid wages except as otherwise specifically provided in the franchise agreement.

The bill would take effect 90 days after its enactment.

Proposed MCL 445.1504b                                                   Legislative Analyst:  Jeff Mann

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

                                                                                       Fiscal Analyst:  Joe Carrasco

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.