Washington, DC̢?? The news today that the Obama Administration will delay until 2015 the requirement that employers with more than 50 employees provide insurance does not impact the vast majority of small business owners. Ninety-six percent of businesses in this country have fewer than 50 employees. For these employers nothing changes because they were already exempt from the employer responsibility requirements. For larger businesses with more than 50 employees, 96 percent already offer insurance and we believe will continue to for business reasons.
Comunicados de Prensa
Press Release Date:
martes, julio 2, 2013
Statement by Terry Gardiner, Vice President, Policy & Strategy of Small Business Majority, about the Obama Administration delaying until 2015 requirements that employers with more than 50 employees offer health insurance to their employees
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
jueves, junio 27, 2013
Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on the Senate̢???s passage of the ̢???Gang of Eight̢???s̢???? immigration bill today
Washington, DC̢??The Senate̢???s passage of the ̢???Gang of Eight̢???s̢???? bipartisan immigration legislation is great news for small business owners looking for intelligent fixes to our broken immigration system. While not perfect, the bill is full of provisions small employers strongly support and believe would help their businesses and our economy.
Topic(s):
Immigration
Press Release Date:
miércoles, junio 26, 2013
Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on today̢???s Supreme Court decision ruling the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional
Today's Supreme Court decision is good news for American small businesses, workers and the economy. Small employers support policies and laws that maximize their ability to attract and retain quality workers and help them grow their businesses. Laws such as the Defense of Marriage Act that require small employers to treat some employees differently introduce inefficiencies that cut into profits and undermine small businesses' bottom lines.
Topic(s):
LGBTQ Nondiscrimination
Press Release Date:
martes, junio 25, 2013
Scientific opinion polling showing a third of small firms have seen extreme weather impact business coincides with President Obama̢???s announcement Tuesday calling for legislative action on climate change and clean energy
Washington, DC̢??A scientific opinion poll released today by Small Business Majority shows the majority of small employers believe climate change and extreme weather events are an urgent problem that can disrupt the economy and harm small businesses. The poll also found it is becoming increasingly common for small businesses to be impacted by extreme weather, and they want the Small Business Administration to begin tracking business claims related to extreme weather so the agency can better respond to future emergencies.
Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
lunes, junio 24, 2013
Statement from John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on the re-launch of Healthcare.gov, a comprehensive website where small employers can learn about the new healthcare law and how they can access affordable coverage
Major provisions of the new healthcare law will be coming online soon, which is why the re-launch today of Healthcare.gov, a resource providing comprehensive information about the law for small businesses and consumers, is such good news. The website will answer questions small employers have about the law and coverage options, and include a 24-hour call service if business owners have questions.
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
jueves, junio 20, 2013
Acting Secretary of Labor Seth D. Harris joins Small Business Majority's Founder & CEO and small business owners to discuss how raising the minimum wage could impact entrepreneurs
Washington, DC̢??Acting Secretary of Labor Seth D. Harris today joined Small Business Majority Founder & CEO John Arensmeyer and a group of small business owners for a roundtable discussion on how increasing the minimum wage could impact on small businesses and our economy.
Topic(s):
Minimum Wage
Press Release Date:
martes, junio 4, 2013
Majority agrees employers should not be able to fire or refuse to hire someone who is gay, lesbian or transgender based on employer'?s religious beliefs
Washington, DC - A scientific opinion poll released today by Small Business Majority shows Pennsylvania entrepreneurs believe federal and state laws should prohibit employment discrimination against gay and transgender people, and that employers should not be able to fire or refuse to hire someone who is gay, lesbian or transgender based on the employer's religious beliefs.
Topic(s):
LGBTQ Nondiscrimination
Press Release Date:
martes, junio 4, 2013
Majority agrees employers should not be able to fire or refuse to hire someone who is gay, lesbian or transgender based on employer's religious beliefs
Washington, DC. A scientific opinion poll released today by Small Business Majority shows entrepreneurs believe federal and state laws should prohibit employment discrimination against gay and transgender people, and that employers should not be able to fire or refuse to hire someone who is gay, lesbian or transgender based on the employer's religious beliefs.
Topic(s):
LGBTQ Nondiscrimination
Press Release Date:
martes, junio 4, 2013
Majority agrees employers should not be able to fire or refuse to hire someone who is gay, lesbian or transgender based on employer̢???s religious beliefs
Washington, DC. A scientific opinion poll released today by Small Business Majority shows Michigan entrepreneurs believe federal and state laws should prohibit employment discrimination against gay and transgender people, and that employers should not be able to fire or refuse to hire someone who is gay, lesbian or transgender based on the employer's religious beliefs.
Topic(s):
LGBTQ Nondiscrimination
Press Release Date:
martes, junio 4, 2013
Majority agrees employers should not be able to fire or refuse to hire someone who is gay, lesbian or transgender based on employer's religious beliefs
St. Louis, MO. A scientific opinion poll released today by Small Business Majority shows Missouri entrepreneurs believe federal and state laws should prohibit employment discrimination against gay and transgender people, and that employers should not be able to fire or refuse to hire someone who is gay, lesbian or transgender based on the employer's religious beliefs.
Topic(s):
LGBTQ Nondiscrimination