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
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 filed an amicus brief in the case Enbridge Energy, LP, et al. v. Dana Nessel, Attorney General of Michigan at the United States Supreme Court.
The forum focused on how Illinois small businesses can protect themselves from costly lawsuits
Determining worker classification as an independent contractor or employee is difficult. Learn about the correct test to use to avoid penalties.
The NFIB Small Business Legal Center makes progress in several key cases, securing a win against regulatory burdens placed on small businesses.
In May 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it would no longer enforce the 2024 independent contractor rule (2024 Rule) issued under the Biden Administration. The 2024 Rule changed DOL’s approach by applying a stricter Totality of the Circumstances Test for classifying workers as emplo
Take steps to improve workplace safety and compliance.
NFIB commends the recent decision in the case Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System at the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota.
The award recognizes lawmakers for their support of Georgia’s job creators.
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