The two divorced in 1987, and months after her appearance on Oprah, Fierstein recanted her domestic abuse charges as part of a child custody agreement.

“I did call her; I did send her a copy of the legislation. … She said she was interested in meeting with us and talking to us about it,” Maloney said during a press conference just outside the Capitol. “She has not gotten back to me — she is very busy, I'm sure — but I did reach out to her and [I hope] we have an opportunity to speak and explore it more.”

In the decision, the Board applies long-established principles to find that two or more entities are joint employers of a single workforce if (1) they are both employers within the meaning of the common law;  and (2) they share or codetermine those matters governing the essential terms and conditions of employment.

Until Congress repeals the NLRB’s doctrine of unlimited joint employer liability, the doctrine will continue to be used against employers in litigationunder numerous statutes.

Andrew F. Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.

"Given the events yesterday and the important issues facing the Department of Labor, we are pleased President Trump has quickly selected a new nominee for labor secretary. We look forward to learning more about Alexander Acosta and his position on the issues important to the restaurant industry," said Cicely Simpson, executive vice president of the National Restaurant Association.