Workforce

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. 

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.

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.

On February 26, New York Director Lindsey Vigoda testified in support of the 2025 Executive Budget Proposal to update the state's paid medical leave program. 

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.

On January 16, Small Business Majority Director Hunter Nelson sent a comment letter to Colorado Department of Early Childhood Executive Director Dr. Roy in supoort of the proposed Colorado Child Care Assistance Program rule to implement HB24-1223.

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. 

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. 

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.