Indiana Code 23-2-2.5-0.5. Consideration of franchisor as employer or co-employer

Sec. 0.5. (a) As used in this section, “franchisor” has the meaning set forth in 16 C.F.R. § 436.1(k).

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Franchisee: means a person to whom a franchise is granted. See Indiana Code 23-2-2.5-1
Franchisor: means a person who grants a franchise. See Indiana Code 23-2-2.5-1
in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5

(b) As used in this section, “franchisee” has the meaning set forth in 16 C.F.R. § 436.1(i).

(1) a franchisee; or

(2) an employee of a franchisee;

unless the franchisor agrees, in writing, to assume the role of an employer or co-employer of the franchisee or the employee of a franchisee.

As added by P.L.161-2016, SEC.1.