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Paid Sick Leave Mandate Threatens Small Business Growth

NFIB's Week in Small BusinessBefore adjourning last week, the U.S. House passed several measures benefiting small business.But a new California law mandating paid sick leave poses a big threat to small business growth.  House measures that help small business include: · Setting small business tax-expensing levels at $500,000 · Redefining full-time employment under Obamacare as 40 hours per week · Expediting construction of the Keystone XL pipeline Meanwhile, small business owners in California now have to

NFIB and TRAK-1 Team Up to Offer Small Business Savings on Background Checks

Making the right hiring decision is crucial for small business owners. One way to hire with confidence is through proper background screening. NFIB is now offering its members significant savings on background check services  through TRAK-1, an accredited national background screening company specializing in solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. “The cost and the potential for liability of just one bad hiring decision can kill a small business,” said Mark Garzone, NFIB Senior Vice President of Marketing. “Quality background screening minimizes the

Handling an Employee's Final Paycheck

Some of the most sought after advice from the NFIB Small Business Legal Center concerns handling the final paycheck for an employee who fails to return company equipment or damages company property Beth Milito warns small business owners to act carefully before withholding part of an employee's paycheck to recover costs for things like damaged equipment, uniforms, cash drawer shortages or negligence. "Some states prohibit deductions for these sorts of things, while others allow it if the employee has consented in writing," Milto says. Milito urges business owners to always check

Small Businesses Save Big on Fuel Management Costs with NFIB/WEXinc.

New benefit program for NFIB members saves up to 15 percent of fuel management expensesSmall businesses can save up to 15 percent on fuel management expenses under a new program launched today by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)  and WEX Inc., a global leader in fuel card payment processing and information technology consulting. “Managing fuel costs is a substantial expense for small businesses that maintain vehicle fleets and we’re proud to have found a partner whose experience and reach can be a real value for our members,” said NFIB Sr. Vice

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