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within Compliance and Consumer Protection topic(s)
with readers working within the Healthcare industries
We
reported yesterday that the attorneys generals of ten states
are investigating several fast food franchisors for their use of
so-called "no poach" provisions in their franchise
agreements. Well, less than twenty-four hours later, the New York Times has reported that
seven fast food franchisors (mostly different ones than those who
received the information demands discussed yesterday) entered into
agreements with the Washington State Attorney General's Office
to remove such clauses from their franchise agreements. According
to the New York Times:
Many types of franchise businesses
impose the clauses, but they may be most prevalent in the
restaurant industry. The fast-food sector, in particular, relies
overwhelmingly on independently owned and operated franchise
stores.
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is quoted in the
article as stating that his "goal is to eliminate these
provisions in all fast-food contracts" in Washington State. We
will keep you posted on further developments.
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