Massachusetts Small Business News
Carbon Tax Hearing Goes Beyond TCI
On Tuesday, January 14, the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy held a legislative hearing on bills attempting to levy carbon taxes in Massachusetts.
MA State Director Publishes Op-Ed on Costly Mandates
The Massachusetts state Senate recently voted to impose a state-wide plastic bag ban that not only forbids retailers from distributing plastic bags but also requires shops to charge 10 cents for a paper bag.
Thousands of MA Businesses File for Medical Exemptions
More than 3,400 businesses filed for exemptions from the new state-run family and medical leave program by the end of last year, seeking to offer private alternatives to the state-run program instead.
Hot Topics in Employment Law This Year
The NFIB on-demand webinar offers small businesses tips on compliance in 2020.
Massachusetts Small Business Issues
Overtime Rule: Temporary Victory
The latest on the Department of Labor's new overtime rule; what it means for your business and how to join the fight to stop it.
Overtime Rule Relief Still Possible: Take Action Now
The Department of Labor's new Overtime rule substantially increases business costs by doubling the salary threshold used to determine overtime eligibility. Thanks to your help, we've already had a big success with the House passing a bill to delay the rule. Tell the Senate and the President to do the same.
