Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Quotes Barry Miller on New DOL Joint Employer Rule

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly quoted Labor & Employment partner Barry Miller in its article, “New DOL Joint Employer Rule Sparks Split Among Attorneys.” The piece, published on May 3, 2026, examines the US Department of Labor’s proposed four‑factor test for determining joint employer status and the differing reactions from employer‑side and plaintiff attorneys on how the rule could affect workers and businesses.

Miller discussed how the proposal reflects a return to a long‑standing standard and provides greater clarity for employers, noting:

“Unlike many of the other regulatory proposals in play at the federal level, the DOL’s proposed rule on joint employer status does not break new ground or include any surprises. It is a return to a standard that was in place for more than 60 years before the DOL proposed to significantly expand the standard in 2020, leading to substantial confusion and legal challenges.”

The full article is available here.