Legislature Begins its Work, Capitol Open for Business
State Director Ronda Wiggers reports from Helena on the small-business agenda for the legislative week ending January 8.
Nebraska Legislature Begins New, Two-Year Session
State Director Bob Hallstrom reports from Lincoln on the legislative and political week ending January 8.
NFIB Legal Center Defends Small Business Property Rights and Right to Exclude Union Organizers
NFIB’s Small Business Legal Center last week filed a brief to protect the rights of small business owners in a U.S. Supreme Court case.
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Rule to Simplify Independent Contractor Classification
One question long presenting difficulty for small businesses is whether someone qualifies as an employee or an independent contractor under the FLSA.
NFIB Files Amicus Brief Supporting Small Businesses Dominion Over Their Property and the Right to Exclude Union Organizers
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid at the United States Supreme Court
House Deals Blow to Millions of Small Businesses by Passing Corporate Transparency Act
Small businesses will face serious privacy concerns, significant regulatory costs, and threat of fines or jail time for non-compliance
Corporate Transparency Act Would Add $5.7 billion in Regulatory Costs for America’s Small Businesses, According to NFIB Study
Small businesses would face $5.7 billion in new regulatory costs and an additional 131.7 million hours of paperwork if H.R. 2513, the Corporate Transparency Act of 2019, is signed into law.
Terminating an employee on medical leave? Tread carefully.
Federal, state, and local laws provide assorted job protections for employees needing leave for a variety of issues.
Workers’ Compensation Laws – State by State Comparison
Even in industries that are fairly safe, small business owners would be mistaken to think workers’ compensation insurance isn’t required.
Past NFIB Nevada Legislative Victories
From the 2020 Special Session/2019 Regular Session