Creates new provisions relating to joint employers

HB 1068 clarifies that a franchisor is not considered an employer of a franchisee's employees, unless the franchisor directly controls hiring, termination, discipline, or work direction. This directly affects franchise businesses and their workers by limiting when a franchisor can be held legally responsible for employment matters. The key provision sets a clear standard: franchisors only become joint employers if they exercise specific, direct control over employee management. The bill aims to reduce ambiguity in employment relationships within franchising systems. It does not change existing labor laws but defines the circumstances under which franchisors may be liable.