New Year Brings New Minimum Wage for Many New York Small Businesses
After an incredibly difficult and stressful 2020, countless New York small business owners were set to welcome 2021 and look forward to the year ahead.
New California Laws, Regulations Affecting Small Business in 2021
Even an international pandemic could not slow the law- and regulation-making wheel that is the California State Legislature and California government.
Farm Labor Wage Board Takes No Action to Strengthen New Farm Worker Law
In 2019, New York State enacted The Farm Laborers Fair Practices Act that provides expansive new workplace mandates on agriculture employers in New York.
End of Year Legislative Session Sees Flurry Of Activity
After Election Day, the 133rd Ohio General Assembly saw a flurry of activity on a host of issues during the “lame duck” session.
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Assists Small Businesses During The Pandemic
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many small business owners face an uncertain future.
State Legislation Moves on Climate Change and Healthcare
Legislation on healthcare and climate change that sat idle in a conference committee since the summer began moving in the final days of the session.
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Slow Increases in Employer UI Payroll Tax
In 2020, the large number of layoffs and furloughs caused by the pandemic led to an excessive number of unemployment claims in New Jersey.
First Day of Minnesota Session: Small Business Urges Lawmakers to Pass Liability Protection
The state’s leading small business organization, NFIB, or the National Federation of Independent Business, announced its 2021 legislative agenda.
GA Ranks 6th on National List of ‘Judicial Hellholes’
The foundation released its 2020-21 list in December. The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court together ranked No. 1.
Small Business Commends Wisconsin Lawmakers for Fast Tracking COVID Liability Reform
The head of Wisconsin’s leading small business association, NFIB, or the National Federation of Independent Business, commends the Assembly Committee on Health.