Colorado Comment on Another Dismal NFIB Jobs Report
Explainer: New Federal Laws Expand Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Workers
On Dec. 29, 2022, new federal protections for pregnant and nursing employees were signed into law, creating new compliance requirements for small businesses.
New FTC Proposed Rule Threatens to Ban Employee Noncompete Agreements
The FTC has proposed a new rule that would effectively ban noncompete contracts in the workplace, which would also rescind existing noncompete agreements.
Nebraska Small Businesses Urge Opposition to Burdensome Paid Leave Mandate
Small Businesses Urge Legislators to Support Youth & Training Wage Bill
Main Street Calls on Governor Kelly to Improve Business Conditions in Kansas
Main Street is Encouraged by Gov. Pillen’s Commitment to Improving Business Conditions in Nebraska
NFIB Welcomes New Initiatives by Gov. Shapiro to Spearhead Economic Growth, Job Creation, and Innovation
Federal Trade Commission Moves to Ban Noncompete Agreements
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would essentially prohibit noncompete contracts in the workplace, rescind all existing noncompete agreements, and preempt all local and state laws on noncompete agreements.