Judge Rules Against Governor on NFIB-Supported Case
Her executive order on project labor agreements was unconstitutional
Maine Capitol Update
Will the legislative session end sooner – or later?
Rhode Island Capitol Update
NFIB gives testimony against legislation allowing striking workers to collect UI benefits.
DOL and NLRB Announce Changes to Worker Classification
Recently, two federal agencies announced rule changes that should lessen the risk of worker misclassification. On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) took major steps to roll back Biden-era employment and labor regulations and largely r
VA Paid Leave Bill Hurts Small Businesses, Invited Lawsuits
The measure is especially troubling given the latest federal jobs report.
NFIB Jobs Report: Employment Index Ticks Up
More small businesses are raising compensation
New NFIB Jobs Report Shows Uptick in Employment
NFIB’s February Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index ticked up nearly 1 point to 103.5, showing further tightness after January consolidated the gains measured in December.
This current reading is 2.3 points above the 2025 average of 101.2, and 3.5 points above the historica
NFIB Testifies Against Costly Mandates on Illinois Contractors and Other Small Businesses
Proposed legislation would increase the cost of doing business in Illinois
Colorado Employers Warn HB 1054 Creates Costly New State OSHA Bureaucracy
Ahead of the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee hearing, NFIB Colorado warns HB 1054 expands enforcement and litigation risk for Main Street employers
NFIB Statement on Decision to Table Right-to-Work Legislation
The measure would have made Virginia less competitive and hurt small businesses.