Joint Employer Doctrine

The Joint Employer Doctrine is a legal concept that determines when two separate entities can be considered as joint employers of the same workers. This means both companies share responsibility for the workers' rights and obligations, such as wages and working conditions. For instance, if a staffing agency places employees at a company's site, both the agency and the company may be seen as joint employers if they control aspects of the workers' jobs. This doctrine is important for protecting workers' rights and ensuring they can seek recourse from either employer if needed.