1851

<div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">The International Franchise Association (IFA) is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision by the Ninth Circuit court in Seattle to <a href="http://nrn.com/government/ifa-seeks-supreme-court-review-seattle-minimum-wage-case?NL=NRN-02_&amp%3BIssue=NRN-02__20160129_NRN-02__583&amp%3Bsfvc4enews=42&amp%3Bcl=article_1_1&amp%3Butm_rid=CPG06000001666135&amp%3Butm_campaign=7383&amp%3Butm_medium=email&amp%3Belq2=08ddf3fc1b1647e09afac6bb8075ad40&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=ifa-seeks-appeal-of-seattle-minimum-wage-case-3474" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">raise minimum wage</a>. The ordinance passed by the Circuit Court would require franchisees and employees with more than 500 workers to change the minimum wage to $15 per hour by January 1, 2017.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">The IFA claims the new minimum wage hike discriminates franchise operators, who are categorized as small and local business owners. The ordinance contends that franchises are defined as large corporations under the National Labor Relations Board &#8220;joint employer&#8221; designation. IFA President &amp; CEO Robert Cresanti <a href="http://www.franchise.org/ifa-to-appeal-in-united-states-supreme-court-to-stop-seattles-discrimination-against-franchises?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=ifa-seeks-appeal-of-seattle-minimum-wage-case-3474" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">said in a release</a> that the organization issued the appeal to help franchise owners get a fair shake in the decision.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">&#8220;The controlling Supreme Court precedent and the conflict among the decisions of the federal circuit courts have proven that a Supreme Court review of the Ninth Circuit&#8217;s decision is the appropriate next step,&#8221; Cresanti said. &#8220;Our appeal has never sought to prevent the City of Seattle&#8217;s wage law from going into effect. Our appeal to the Supreme Court will be focused solely on the discriminatory treatment of franchisees under Seattle&#8217;s wage law and the motivation to discriminate against interstate commerce.&#8221;</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Under the ordinance, city businesses with 500 or fewer workers will have to increase minimum wage by 2017. This is not the first time the city and IFA have met on the issue. In 2014, the city was sued by the IFA and five franchise operators looking to stop the ordinance, but were unsuccessful. </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">The City of Seattle has 30 days to respond to the claim, and the Supreme Court is projected to make an announcement in the spring whether or not they will hear the case.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1" style="  font-style: normal; normal;  normal;"></div>

1851 Franchise

The city hopes to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2017.

This brand page has been paid for by 1851. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

IFA Seeks Appeal of Seattle Minimum Wage Case 

ifa-seeks-appeal-of-seattle-minimum-wage-case

Seniors Helping Seniors®

Photo of two people, with white hair, sitting on couch, smiling at each other

Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Care Services Expands in Manassas and Fredericksburg, Virginia

seniors-helping-seniors-in-home-care-services-expands-in-manassas-and-fredericksburg-virginia

BooXkeeping

Tech-Driven Bookkeeping: How BooXkeeping Franchisees Are Embracing the Future

tech-driven-bookkeeping-how-booxkeeping-franchisees-are-embracing-the-future

Fitness Premier

Fitness Premier's State-of-the-Art Facilities and Multi-Discipline Approach Fuels Franchise Owner Success

fitness-premiers-state-of-the-art-facilities-and-multi-discipline-approach-fuels-franchise-owner-success

Melting Pot

Melting Pot 50th anniversary photo, featuring three people enjoying celebratory drinks and fondue

Melting Pot Celebrates 50 Years of Fondue Magic With a Year of Special Menus, New Offerings and Unforgettable Moments

melting-pot-50th-anniversary-fondue-celebration

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions

Kathy Turner: The Filta Franchisee Keeping LA's Kitchens Cooking (and Green)

kathy-turner-the-filta-franchisee-keeping-las-kitchens-cooking-and-green

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs To Retire in 2026 After 36 Years With the Company

yum-brands-ceo-david-gibbs-to-retire-in-2026-after-36-years-with-the-company

Hooters Bankruptcy - Chapter 11 - April 2025 - 1851 Franchise

Hooters Files for Bankruptcy, Sells Restaurants to Franchisee Group

hooters-bankruptcy-chapter-11-april-2025

Fly Dance Fitness Expands With First Franchise Location in Georgia

fly-dance-fitness-franchise-expansion

&pizza - Fast-Casual Pizza Chain Begins Franchising - 1851 Franchise

&pizza Embraces Franchising To Fuel Bold New Growth Strategy

andpizza-franchising-ceo-mike-burns

CFOs See Recession as Likely in ’25; Why Now Is the Time To Water the Franchise Buyer Seeds

cfos-see-recession-as-likely-in-25-why-now-is-the-time-to-water-the-franchise-buyer-seeds

Paris Baguette Ranks Among Top Franchises on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for 2025 - 1851 Franchise

Paris Baguette Ranks Among Top Franchises on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for 2025

paris-baguette-ranks-among-top-franchises-on-entrepreneurs-franchise-500-for-2025

1851 Agg - McDonald's Sales Decline Expansion Continues - 1851 Franchise

McDonald’s Franchisees Feel the Pressure as Sales Decline and Expansion Continues

mcdonalds-franchisees-feel-the-pressure-as-sales-decline-and-expansion-continues

Design with hundred dollar bill and orange "recession" banner across the middle

ABC News: Recession Risks Are Rising, Economists Say. Here’s What to Know.

recession-risks-impact-economy-franchise-world

Florida Franchisee Reflects on Success and Growth with Sylvan Learning

florida-franchisee-reflects-on-success-and-growth-with-sylvan-learning

Franchise Deep Dive: Studio Pilates Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data

franchise-deep-dive-studio-pilates-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data

Military Veteran and Craft Beer Enthusiast to Bring Voodoo Brewing Co. to Toledo, Ohio

military-veteran-and-craft-beer-enthusiast-to-bring-voodoo-brewing-co-to-toledo-ohio

IFA Seeks Appeal of Seattle Minimum Wage Case

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS