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Franchise association names new regulatory VP

The International Franchise Association announced the addition of Michael Layman as VP of Regulatory Affairs.

January 12, 2015

The International Franchise Association announced the addition of Michael Layman as VP of Regulatory Affairs.

"We are thrilled that Michael Layman will officially join IFA to our efforts to fight back against the workforce and labor-related issues that are threatening the existence of the franchise model," said IFA President and CEO Steve Caldeira in an association press release. "Michael brings a wealth of government, corporate and trade association experience to the IFA that will be integral in our advocacy efforts to protect, promote and enhance franchising."

Prior to joining the IFA on a permanent basis, Layman worked for IFA in an Of Counsel capacity on workforce policy issues since September 2014. Formerly, Layman was a senior manager with Littler's Workplace Policy Institute. He also worked at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as Manager of Employment and Labor Policy from January 2007 to August 2013. Layman advanced SHRM's views on employment, labor relations and civil rights legislation with Congressional offices and the Administration, leading multiple national coalitions on employment and labor policy.