The document discusses issues around joint employer liability for contingent or temporary employees. It provides statistics showing that 2.5-5.7 million US workers are contingent, with many being young or educated. It defines different types of contingent workers and discusses the legal definition of a joint employer relationship. The document summarizes several court cases where joint employer status was found. It concludes by providing recommendations for companies to avoid being deemed joint employers, such as maintaining arms-length relationships with contractors and making clear which company is the legal employer.