NFIB Pushes Back on New York’s Attempt to Upend Longstanding Labor Law
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Amazon v. N.Y. PERB at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York regarding a new state labor law.
NFIB Participates in First Roundtable on Retail Theft
San Diego event on Proposition 36 first of many planned throughout the state
Feedback Needed: Indiana Lawsuit Abuse Survey
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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
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
Small Business Amicus Brief Questions Procedural Manipulation of Jurisdiction
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.
NFIB Illinois State Director Participated in Springfield Small Business Forum
The forum focused on how Illinois small businesses can protect themselves from costly lawsuits
Tips on Independent Contractor Classification
Determining worker classification as an independent contractor or employee is difficult. Learn about the correct test to use to avoid penalties.
Small Businesses Make Progress Against Regulatory Burdens
The NFIB Small Business Legal Center makes progress in several key cases, securing a win against regulatory burdens placed on small businesses.
Independent Contractor or Employee: How to distinguish worker classifications and avoid penalties
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