The NLRB Dismissed Joint Employer Rule Appeal
The NLRB admitted defeat in an appeal for its new joint employer rule. This is a significant victory for small business, especially for franchises.
Hourly Wages Show Growth in Wisconsin
Wisconsin ranked first in the nation for inflation adjusted hourly earnings growth during February, March, and May of this year.
98 Tennessee Legislators Achieve 100% NFIB Voting Records
NFIB State Director Jim Brown today said that 98 state legislators achieved a 100 percent NFIB Voting Record in the 2023-24 legislative session.
NLRB Surrenders in Joint Employer Case
In March, a district court judge struck down the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) new joint employer rule, and NLRB chose to appeal the decision.
NFIB’s Comments on Minnesota Paid Leave Proposed Rules
NFIB Minnesota working for more balance, fraud and abuse control, cost containment in 20-week paid leave mandate.
Inflation Remains Top Concern for Main Street as Optimism Index Improves
#post_content The June Small Business Economic Trends survey shows that small businesses are still struggling with labor shortages and inflation remains the top concern.
NFIB, AKSBDC Surveys in Sync on Top Findings
July has brought with it the results from two surveys of small business owners that have drawn the same observations: Inflation and finding qualified employees are the top two difficulties dogging Main Street enterprises.
Small Business Uncertainty Highest Since November 2020 as Optimism Remains Low
As the Optimism Index continues below the 50-year average of 98 for the 29th consecutive month, the small business owners’ uncertainty index reached 90.5
NFIB Webinar Previews New Overtime Rule Effective July 1
Starting July 1, 2024, employees earning salaries below $43,888 must be paid time-and-a-half for working beyond 40 hours in a single workweek.
Paid Family Leave Proposed Rules Create Trouble for Small Employers
Small business owners have an important opportunity to comment on proposed rules that will be used to implement the Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) law.