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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Protections for Socially Good Activities Act</strong></p> <p>This bill specifies that certain activities do not establish an employment relationship between a franchisor and a franchisee (or their respective employees) for the purpose of certain federal labor laws. </p> <p>Specifically, an employment relationship is not formed if the franchisor carries out activities that include</p> <ul> <li>providing, or otherwise requiring the use of, certain training or other materials related to sexual harassment, workplace violence, or discrimination;</li> <li>requiring the adoption of certain policies related to sexual harassment, workplace violence, or discrimination;</li> <li>requiring the adoption of a policy based on COVID-19; or</li> <li>providing personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.</li> </ul>]]></text>
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