In a move that could have a dramatic impact on numerous businesses across the country, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Richard Griffin announced on July 29, 2014, that his office intends to name a parent franchisor as a respondent in cases involving alleged unfair labor practices committed by franchisees, if the parties are unable to reach a settlement.  According to the General Counsel, the agency is investigating the varread more http://www.littler.com/publication-press/publication/nlrb-general-counsel-announcement-joint-employer-status-franchisors-co