Posts Tagged ‘Small Business’
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Final Rule to Clarify Independent Contractor Status, Receives Kudos from NFIB
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule clarifying the standard for employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Shortly afterward, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) issued the following statement on behalf of Karen Harned, Executive Director of NFIB’s Small Business Legal Center, applauding…
Read MoreOver Half of Small Businesses Looking to Hire, Having Difficulty Finding Workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Small businesses reported a historically high level of job openings in November, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. Overall, 53% reported hiring or trying to hire in November, down 2 points from the previous month. A seasonally adjusted net 21% of owners are planning to create new jobs in the next 3 months, up…
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