Regulations
NAFEM requests PPP revisions to reflect current situation
NAFEM, the Small Business Legislative Council and others called on Congress to revise the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). According to […]
Union seeks worker protections against airborne disease
The AFL-CIO filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals asking that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) […]
California proposes to modify workers’ compensation classifications
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California is proposing changes to classifications contained in the California Workers’ Compensation Uniform […]
California tightening independent contractor rules
California AB5, the gig economy bill signed September 2019, became law Jan. 1. It requires companies to treat more of […]
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Recycling bins mandated for businesses in California
California has passed Assembly Bill 827 mandating that businesses that provide customer access and are required to arrange for recycling services, also […]
Global market access made easier
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Issued a request for information (RFI) on the lockout/tagout controls of hazardous energy via […]
Minimum wage increases in two states and key cities
Twelve cities and counties in California, along with Chicago and Cook County in Illinois, Washington, D.C., Oregon and New Jersey […]
U.S. Chamber of Commerce advocates for business in nation’s capital
More than 3 million businesses of all sizes (including NAFEM) count on membership in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to advance the […]
Mexico mandates compliance certification for all electrical/electronic imports
Mexico has eliminated exceptions to its Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), or official standards, effective June 3. The country now requires […]