Judge Blocks NLRB Rule Expanding Unionization at Big Companies

Federal judge blocks new NLRB rule that would have made it easier for big companies' workers to unionize
Rule would have expanded definition of "joint employer" to make it harder for companies to avoid bargaining with workers
Business groups sued to block rule, arguing it would undermine precedent and make companies liable for non-employees
Judge ruled NLRB's new rule was "contrary to law" and exceeded bounds of common law
NLRB says ruling is disappointing setback but will continue efforts to align joint-employer standard with common law