Protections for Socially Good Activities Act

This bill provides legal protection for franchisors by clarifying that certain supportive actions they take with franchisees cannot be used to establish an employment relationship under federal labor laws. It specifically shields franchisors from being deemed employers if they provide training handbooks (on topics like harassment or workplace safety), require franchisees to adopt policies (covering issues such as discrimination, childcare, or pandemic safety measures like PPE), or offer pandemic-related support. The law directly affects franchisors and franchisees in their business relationship, preventing actions like sharing safety guidelines or requiring policy adoption from triggering labor law obligations. This applies to key federal laws including the National Labor Relations Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Occupational Safety and Health Act.