resize text:
A
A
A

Issues

  • Workers' Compensation in Maryland

    The rising cost of workers' compensation insurance is a steady and growing concern for Maryland's small business community. The premium increases are due to rises in medical costs and permanent partial disability awards, despite decreases in the frequency and severity of workplace injuries.

  • Local Taxing Authority in Maryland

    There is a movement by several county and local governments to seek expanded taxing authority from the Maryland General Assembly.

  • Healthcare in Maryland

    Employers and employees are again faced with double-digit increases on their healthcare insurance premiums. NFIB remains committed to supporting legislation that seeks to provide relief and will oppose legislation that seeks to add additional cost to the healthcare delivery system.

  • Unemployment Insurance

    Maryland is faxing a structural deficit. Some lawmakers are looking for new tax revenue, from corporate tax increases to the expansion of sales tax to services. The new taxable services would include vehicle repairs, parking, storage, tax preparation, direct mail, printing brokerage, employment agency and temporary help, among many others. The costs to business associated with this legislation are enormous.

  • Civil Liability in Maryland

    We strongly believe lawsuit abuse is a major problem for the small-business community. Maryland's laws governing contributory negligence and punitive damages encourage economic development in our state, and should be preserved. However, laws on medical liability threaten access to health care and latent disease liability laws expose Maryland businesses to unreasonable damages.

  • Taxes on Services in Maryland

    Maryland is faxing a structural deficit. Some lawmakers are looking for new tax revenue, from corporate tax increases to the expansion of sales tax to services. The new taxable services would include vehicle repairs, parking, storage, tax preparation, direct mail, printing brokerage, employment agency and temporary help, among many others. The costs to business associated with this legislation are enormous.