The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), voicing concerns about legislation being considered during a hearing titled “Labor Law Reform Part 1: Diagnosing the Issues, Exploring Current Proposals.” The NFIB, which represents small businesses across the country, warned that these proposals could negatively impact small business owners.
Dylan Rosnick, Principal of Federal Government Relations at NFIB, stated, “Millions of small businesses have job openings but are unable to find qualified workers. Yet, Members of Congress continue to ignore the challenges faced by small businesses, specifically the role that burdensome regulations play in increasing the cost of employment.” He added, “The overwhelming majority of small businesses do not have HR departments or lawyers to assist with burdensome and time-consuming regulatory issues. This reality has not detracted bipartisan proposals in Congress that would directly threaten small businesses and their workforce.”
Rosnick also said, “We look forward to working with you to fight these proposals and protect small businesses and their workers from federal government overregulation and government intrusion during the 119th Congress.”
Last month, NFIB released a white paper titled “Direct Assault on Main Street: Looming Labor Threats That Could Decimate Small Businesses and Their Workforce,” which discusses various labor policy threats facing small businesses and their employees.
According to NFIB’s most recent Problems & Priorities survey, finding qualified employees is ranked as the fifth most pressing issue for small business owners. Unreasonable government regulations were listed as the seventh most significant concern.
The full letter from NFIB to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions can be accessed through their official website.
