Recently, two federal agencies announced rule changes that should lessen the risk of worker misclassification. On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) took major steps to roll back Biden-era employment and labor regulations and largely r
The measure is especially troubling given the latest federal jobs report.
More small businesses are raising compensation
NFIB’s February Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index ticked up nearly 1 point to 103.5, showing further tightness after January consolidated the gains measured in December.
This current reading is 2.3 points above the 2025 average of 101.2, and 3.5 points above the historica
Proposed legislation would increase the cost of doing business in Illinois
Ahead of the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee hearing, NFIB Colorado warns HB 1054 expands enforcement and litigation risk for Main Street employers
The measure would have made Virginia less competitive and hurt small businesses.
Small business owners say labor is one of their greatest challenges.
NFIB Leadership Council Member Phil Hayes urges lawmakers to provide predictability and consistency to unemployment insurance law
The proposal would incrementally increase the statewide minimum wage in Illinois
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