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Outlook for Card Check Legislation
Organized labor, congressional Democrats and the new administration have deemed the Employee Free Choice Act, also known as card check, to be a priority for the new Congress. But when will it be considered? (more)
Ledbetter Act: What it Means for Small Business
President Barack Obama's first bill, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act signed into law on Jan. 29, makes the issue of employee compensation a bit trickier and a lot riskier for employers. (more)
New I-9 Forms Delayed
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Feb. 3 a delay to an interim rule, effectively pushing back the requirement on employers to use a revised I-9 Form to verify the work eligibility of workers. (more)
Congress, Fed Address Foreclosures
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board announced a new rule aimed at preventing foreclosures as two House committees consider legislation aimed at achieving the same goal. (more)
Economic Stimulus: What's in it for Small Business?
Although the economic stimulus package is continually changing based on House and Senate machinations, one thing is clear: it is going to be big. NSBA has compiled a list of what’s in it for small business. (more)
Attend Congressional Fly-In to Support SBIR
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is due to end in a few weeks unless Congress extends it. Join SBTC and NSBA Feb. 9 and 10 for a congressional fly-in on this critical issue. (more)
IRS Unveils New Small Business Web Products
In order to provide the most timely and up-to-date tax information, the Small Business Resource Guide (SBRG), formerly a CD-ROM, is now available online at the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) website. (more)
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