2016: SB 277 – Protecting Georgia Small Business Act
Session 2015-16Sponsored by Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell), Senate Bill 277 protects the independence and integrity of franchisees and franchisors within our state. This bill states that neither a franchisee nor franchisees’ employees will be considered employees of the franchisor and is intended to provide small businesses with the ability to maintain control of their operations without excessive and onerous federal overreach after a contentious National Labor Relations Board ruling.
| Description | Sponsors | Bill Status | Chamber Position |
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Sponsored by Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell), Senate Bill 277 protects the independence and integrity of franchisees and franchisors within our state. This bill states that neither a franchisee nor franchisees’ employees will be considered employees of the franchisor and is intended to provide small businesses with the ability to maintain control of their operations without excessive and onerous federal overreach after a contentious National Labor Relations Board ruling. |
Act 526 05/03/2016 |
