Restrictions on Employee Background Checks Defeated
A new rule by the Michigan Supreme Court would have prohibited employers from using birthdate information when doing background checks on prospective employees.
U.S. Supreme Court Term Ends with Four Key Victories for Small Business
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2020 Term concluded recently. Here are four key wins for small businesses.
A National Look at Top Make-Or-Break State Legislative Issues
Some issues that fall under state government purview, such as unemployment insurance taxes and COVID liability laws, can make or break small businesses.
Pennsylvania NFIB State Capitol Report
NFIB State Director Greg Moreland Briefs Small Business Owners on the Latest Swirl of Activity in Harrisburg
Another Record Set in Unfilled Job Openings at Small Businesses
Almost half of owners report that they are leaving positions unfilled due to a labor shortage, setting a record for the fourth month in a row.
Conference Committee Looks at Pandemic Recovery Spending Plan
MIOSHA Withdraws Permanent Covid-19 Rules
Governor Whitmer has directed MIOSHA to withdraw their proposal to make the temporary emergency Covid rules permanent.
How Federal Unemployment Benefits Are Hurting Small Business Recovery
Federal unemployment assistance was important earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, but now it’s stifling small businesses’ recovery as they face a labor shortage.