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Small Business Sees Some Setbacks in 2024 Session

Session Overview

The 2024 session of the 68th Washington State Legislature saw few drawn out floor fights or notable achievements. As usual, small businesses in our state will suffer a few more slights, in the form of more requirements and restrictions affecting operations and workforce interacti

Small Businesses Urge Court to Affirm Separation of Powers

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2024) – NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case State of Texas v. President Joseph R. Biden at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. This case questions whether the President and Department of Labor (DOL) have authority to increase the minimum wage for federal co

Youth Labor Rules – Know the Law Before Summer Help Arrives

Summer is approaching fast, and you may be looking or preparing to bring aboard seasonal employees, including teen workers looking to gain experience and earn some extra income. While hiring youth can be beneficial for both parties, it is imperative that small businesses owners familiarize themselve

ICYMI: Q&A with NFIB State Director Leah Long

 

NFIB State Director Leah Long sat down recently for a Q&A with State Affairs. The interview also ran in the Greater Baton Rouge Business Journal.

Long, who joined NFIB in February, said the top concerns facing Louisiana’s small businesses are inflation, labor, and insurance. “There

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