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Are You a Joint Employer of Your 3PL’s Contract Workers? Thoughts on NLRB Decision in Browning-Ferris Case

Talking Logistics

Are manufacturers and retailers “joint employers” of the contract workers hired by their third-party logistics (3PL) partners? The labor board determined Browning-Ferris should be considered a “joint employer” with the Phoenix-based staffing agency. There’s already a joint employer precedent in the logistics industry.

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Breaking News: Walmart, Facebook, and Uber Form Strategic Alliance to Provide Unrivaled Commerce Experience

Talking Logistics

This is the most significant example of how commerce, logistics, and social networking are converging ,” said Adrian Gonzalez, industry analyst at Adelante SCM and host of Talking Logistics. Walmart and Uber have been working together since last June, with Uber delivering groceries for the retailer in Phoenix, Arizona.