Workforce

Small Business Majority supports expanding definition of family for California's Paid Family Leave Program

Small Business Majority submitted a letter to the California Senate Appropriations Committee in support of SB 590, which would allow qualifying workers to receive paid family leave (PFL) benefits to care for a designated person who is a member of their chosen or extended family. 

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Small Business Majority sends letter to Texas Senate Committee on Criminal Justice in support of HB 2507

On May 21, Small Business Majority Senior Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash sent a letter to the Texas Senate Committee on Criminal Justic in support of House Bill 2507, legislation that would automatically grant nondisclosure orders for certain misdemeanor defendents who complete deferred adjudication and eliminating associated fees.

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Small Business Majority testifies in support of HB25-1011

On March 31, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson submitted written testimony in support of HB25-1011. This legislation would ensure that Colorado’s entrepreneurs and workers can continue to access childcare regardless of private equity’s acquisition of their childcare center.

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The impact of Colorado’s FAMLI program on small businesses

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Small Business Majority
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

In January 2024, Colorado launched the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, offering up to 12 weeks of paid leave for workers dealing with serious health or family-related needs. While many small business owners support paid leave and value taking care of their employees, they’ve faced hurdles navigating FAMLI.

Small Business Majority testifies in support of regulating private equity acquisition of childcare centers

On February 18, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson testified in support of HB25-1011, legislation that would protect Colorado's entrepreneurs, families and childcare small businesses from the negative impacts of an institutional investment entity acquiring a childcare center.

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Small Business Majority submits written testimony in support of occupational licensing reform

On March 24, Small Business Majority Georgia Director Rachel Shanklin submitted written testimony to the Georgia House Rules Committee on SB 207, legislation which would improve the process for obtaining an occupational license in Georgia so that more returning citizens can rejoin the workforce and pursue careers in licensed industries. 

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Small Business Majority Submits Letter of Opposition to Minnesota House Workforce, Labor & Economic Development Finance & Policy Committee

Today, Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash, submitted a letter opposing House File 1768, which amends the Minnesota Statutes of 2024 by rolling back components of Minnesota’s noncompete bans. If passed, this bill would make it increasingly difficult for small businesses to hire skilled employees in an already struggling labor market. 

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Small Business Majority Sends Letter to Pennsylvania House Labor & Industry Committee on Paid Leave

 

Today, Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash sent a letter to the Pennsylvania House Labor & Industry Committee urging them to pass HB 200, which would create a paid family and medical leave insurance fund in the state. This program would allow small business owners to access and offer this benefit to their employees, helping them overcome challenges in the workforce. 

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