The Trump administration fully revoked the Biden-era policy that set the stage for the FTC to ban noncompete agreements between employers and employees. Continue Reading
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Legislative and Regulatory News
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform and streamline business operations, but the real power still lies in our people. Continue Reading
Consistent messaging from FEDA and other business advocacy groups pushed Congress to listen and act on much-needed tax relief in the reconciliation bill. Continue Reading
A new report from the U.S. Chamber shows why the organization is seeking the creation of a tariff exemption process for small businesses. Continue Reading
More businesses are planning expansions and equipment purchases, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. Continue Reading
Operators are likely to increase menu prices as food costs rise, which could discourage Americans from dining out. Continue Reading
The Save Local Business Act would clarify that only companies with direct control over workers can be considered joint employers. Continue Reading
The association argues the new recycling law violates the Oregon and U.S. constitutions by delegating control over the program to a single private entity and unfairly targeting out-of-state producers. Continue Reading
The policy outline incorporates key recommendations from business advocacy groups such as the National Association for Wholesaler-Distributors. Continue Reading
The newly introduced Save Local Business Act would amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act to prevent agencies from revising rules under new presidential administrations. Continue Reading
Business advocacy groups file new brief challenging president’s authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Continue Reading
The final version of the reconciliation bill makes permanent the Section 199A pass-through deduction, increases the estate tax exemption and enshrines the expensing of research and development costs. Continue Reading