The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has communicated its concerns to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) regarding labor legislation currently under review. In a letter sent to the Committee, NFIB detailed how proposed changes discussed during the hearing, “Labor Law Reform Part 2: New Solutions for Finding a Pro-Worker Way Forward,” could affect small businesses and their employees.
Earlier in October, NFIB also called on lawmakers to reject legislation supported by large unions during a previous Committee hearing, “Labor Law Reform Part 1: Diagnosing the Issues, Exploring Current Proposals.”
Dylan Rosnick, NFIB Principal of Federal Government Relations, stated, “Instead of adding more mandates and regulatory burdens on small businesses, Congress should pass legislation to ease burdens coming from Washington, D.C. and protect workers and small businesses from intimidation from unions and federal government bureaucrats. This will provide certainty for small businesses, allowing them to grow and invest back in their workers, and freedom from federal government intrusion and control. This will allow small businesses to make decisions that are good for their business and their workers instead of being required to implement one-size-fits-all mandates.”
NFIB expressed its appreciation for the opportunity to provide input on the legislation. “NFIB appreciates the opportunity to describe how the legislation under consideration by this Committee would impact small businesses and their workforce. We look forward to working with you to find a pro-worker, pro-small business way forward during the 119th Congress.”
In September, NFIB published a white paper titled “Direct Assault on Main Street: Looming Labor Threats That Could Decimate Small Businesses and Their Workforce,” which discusses bipartisan labor policy issues that could affect small businesses and their employees.
According to NFIB’s most recent Problems & Priorities survey, finding qualified employees is the fifth most significant concern for small businesses, while unreasonable government regulations rank seventh.
The full letter from NFIB to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions is available online.
