Advocacy Recommends that the NLRB Reassess the Compliance Costs of Joint Employer Rule for Small…
On September 7, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board proposed a rule that would expand the joint-employer definition under the National Labor Relations Act. This expansion extends liability to employers that have indirect and reserved!-->…
October-November Small Business Advocate
The Office of Advocacy has released the latest edition of its newsletter, “The Small Business Advocate,” Vol. 41, No. 7. If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter, you may do so here.
Advocacy Comments on TTB’s Proposed and Temporary Rules on Refund Procedures for Excise Taxes on…
On September 23, 2022, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published temporary and proposed rules implementing amendments to the Craft Beverage Modernization Act provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). The proposed!-->…
Facts About Small Business: Veteran Ownership Statistics
Advocacy has released its newest infographic spotlighting veteran-owned businesses. Veterans own almost two million businesses and employ over five million Americans. The infographic uses the most recent Census Bureau data to show the!-->…
Small Business Facts: Reasons for Being an Owner
While there are multiple reasons to own a small business, most firm owners cite wanting to be their own boss and making more money as important reasons for owning their own business. Self-employment is mostly driven by opportunity, with!-->…
Advocacy Comments on EPA’s Proposed Hazardous Substance Designations for PFOA and PFOS under CERCLA
On September 6, 2022, EPA proposed the designation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).!-->…
Small Business Labor Safety Roundtable – November 18, 2022
The next Small Business Labor Safety (OSHA/MSHA) Roundtable for Friday, November 18, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
The meeting agenda is currently being developed. For issues you’d like to discuss, or if you would like to make a!-->!-->!-->…
Advocacy Submits Comment to NMFS on Amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike…
On August 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) published a proposed rule titled, “Amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule.” The Office of Advocacy of the U.S.!-->…
Advocacy Attorney Represents Advocacy at 11th United States-European Union Small and Medium-Sized…
By Rosalyn Steward, Assistant Chief Counsel
On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, in Augsburg, Germany, the Office of the United States Trade Representative, the Department of Commerce, and the Small Business Administration convened the!-->!-->!-->…
Labor Roundtable – November 9, 2022
Virtual Labor RoundtableNovember 9, 2022, from 3- 5:00 pm (ET)
Virtual Roundtable to discuss the DOL’s Proposed Rule on Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
The Office of Advocacy will host a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…