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Small Businesses Report Lower Optimism in May

Small business optimism in the May Small Business Economic Trends report declined slightly, while the Employment Index remained steady. The Uncertainty Index increased three points, well above the historical average.

What a New DOJ Memo Means for Small Business Hiring Practices

A recent U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) legal opinion could significantly affect how federal discrimination law is applied to small businesses.

On June 9, 2026, the DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) issued a memorandum addressing “disparate impact” liability under Title VII of the Civil Right

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