National Federation of Independent Business
Political Committees |
Committee - Trade/Business
1201 F STREET, Washington, DC 20005
Recent News About National Federation of Independent Business
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National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said "uncertainty among small business owners continues to rise" as inflationary pressures continue.
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A long-term update to the California Water Plan received unanimous bipartisan support in the California Senate this session and may be brought back next year after more logistical aspects can be considered.
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In what’s anticipated to mean more angst for California businesses, Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a new law, SB 365, that allows court cases to continue against employers while arbitration appeals are still pending.
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As the Oct. 1 deadline nears for Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign or veto bills in this election year, small businesses are hoping for relief amid record inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions.
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Even as new polling shows a modest uptick in confidence among small businesses, there are questions about what new legislative proposals will be put forth to help build on it.
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A coalition of nearly 200 business groups has sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers, calling for renewed focus on policy that helps job creators survive the economic upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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As federal lawmakers prepare to present new COVID-19 relief legislation that is expected to include temporary liability protections for businesses, a number of California organizations say they support such measures.
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As businesses continue to face unprecedented financial challenges due to the COVID-19 economic downturn, many of those receiving Paycheck Protection (PPP) loans hope new rules pass on how the funding can be applied.
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As lawmakers pursue expanding liability protections for businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new poll by the National Federation for Independent Business (NFIB) finds nearly 70% of small business owners concerned about an increase in liability litigation.
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SACRAMENTO – According to the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey, California is ranked 48th, and tthe legal environment may become more perilous for businesses as more progressive legislation continues to be introduced, an industry leader says.
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SACRAMENTO – Luke Wake, attorney with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Legal Center commented on the state Supreme Court's recent ruling involving the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) that workers cannot seek the recovery of wages that they claim were unpaid in civil lawsuits, and the underlying issue of the labor code in California.
