Maine Capitol Update
Labor Costs: Minimum wage hourly rates increase on January 1st
NFIB Files Brief Defending Arbitration Agreement Enforcement
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Flowers Foods v. Brock at the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the enforceability of arbitration agreements.
Small Business Optimism Edges Up in Connecticut in November
“Difficulty finding qualified workers in Connecticut and nationwide continues to be a drag on the small business economy.”
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Edges Up in November
Survey finds that labor quality is Main Street’s top issue.
Illinois Employment Laws Going into Effect January 1, 2026
New laws passed by the Illinois General Assembly will impact employers
Small Business Amicus Brief Cautions Against New California Labor Law
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case NLRB v. California at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California.
Legislators Wrap Up 2025 for Holiday Break
Learn more about the 2025 legislative session
NFIB Illinois State Director Confirmed to Employment Security Advisory Board
The board advises the Illinois Department of Employment Security on issues pertaining to the administration of Illinois’ unemployment insurance program
Tennessee’s Unemployment Office Reports Improvements
Officials credited new software.
Small Businesses Support Legislation to Prevent Unworkable Proposed Heat Standard
Legislation would stop a massive new OSHA regulation from burdening small businesses nationwide