House Republicans Challenge OSHA 'Joint Employer' Test, See Union Hand In Shaping Policy

Congressional Republicans are pressing Labor Secretary Thomas Perez to release documents tied to the Solicitor's Office drafting of contentious new guidelines for OSHA to decide if businesses should be treated as joint employers -- effectively helping expand OSHA's enforcement reach into franchises and similar business models -- saying the policy leads OSHA astray from its core safety and health mission.