New NFIB Op-Ed: Stop Giving Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers
NFIB’s Tyler Dever published an op-ed in The Center Square on unemployment insurance (UI) eligibility and the importance of the SHIELD Act for small businesses.
NFIB White Paper Examines Labor Policy Threats on Small Business
NFIB’s new policy paper explores current federal proposals and the labor threats they place on small businesses and their workforce.
NLRB Files Lawsuit Against New York
The federal agency filed against a union labor law NFIB had strongly opposed.
Feedback Needed: Ohio In-Demand Jobs Survey
The Ohio Dept. of Job & Family Services is seeking feedback from Ohio small employers
Connecticut Minimum Wage Hike Set for January
The wage rises to $16.94 per hour on Jan. 1, 2026.
New NFIB White Paper: Looming Labor Threats That Could Decimate Small Businesses and Their Workforce
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 15, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new White Paper titled, “Direct Assault on Main Street: Looming Labor Threats That Could Decimate Small Businesses and Their Workforce.” T
Understanding the PUMP Act and PWFA: What Employers Must Know to Stay Compliant and Avoid Lawsuits
Recent federal laws have increased workplace duties for employers: the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Together, they expand protections for employees and set new rules for break time, private space, and reasonable accommodations for pre
Small Business Reacts to Maine’s New Minimum Wage Hike and Overtime Threshold
Maine’s minimum wage will rise from $14.65 in 2025 to $15.10 on January 1, 2026.
E-Verify for Small Businesses: Tips and Tools for Verifying Employment Eligibility
E-Verify is a free, online system that lets employers electronically verify the employment eligibility of new hires and ensure compliance with federal immigration laws. It works alongside Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to confirm a person’s identity and employment authorization. By c
NFIB Jobs Report: Unfilled Job Openings Continue to Decline
Job openings were the highest in construction, manufacturing, and transportation.