H.J.Res. 98 · 118th Congress · Labor and Employment
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the National Labor Relations Board titled Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status and published on October 27, 2023. The rule establishes a new joint employer standard for determining whether two employers simultaneously employ a particular employee or employees. Under the rule, an entity may be considered a joint employer of another employer's employees if the two share or codetermine the employees' essential terms and conditions of employment.
The rule took effect on February 26, 2024.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jan 12, 2024 (Passed House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2024 House roll 728 |
On PassageProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to “Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status” | D 8–177 · R 198–0 |
Passed 206–177 |
| Apr 10, 2024 Senate roll 474 |
On the Joint ResolutionA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status". | D 1–46 · R 47–1 · I 2–1 |
Passed 50–48 |
| May 7, 2024 House roll 903 |
Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary NotwithstandingProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to “Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status” | D 9–191 · R 205–0 |
Failed 214–191 |
Latest action
May 7, 2024 · The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.