Workforce benefits

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 with recommendations to expand childcare access for small businesses beyond the 45F tax credit

Following the recent reintroduction of a bipartisan legislative package to expand the Employer-Provided Child Care Tax Credit (45F) and increase the supply of childcare, Small Business Majority sent a letter to sponsor offices emphasizing the need to invest in childcare beyond the 45F tax credit, which has historically benefited larger businesses and remained an impractical option for most small businesses.

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Small Business Majority submits comments in support of establishing a state-run paid family and medical leave program in Virginia

On January 23, Small Business Majority Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash sent a letter to Virginia House Labor and Commerce Committee Chairwoman Jeion A. Ward in support of HB 2531, paid family and medical leave insurance program; notice requirements, civil action. This legislation would create a state-run paid family and medical leave program in Virginia.

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Small Business Majority submits written testimony on the importance of childcare for small businesses

On July 17, Small Business Majority Founder and CEO John Arensmeyer submitted written testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance outlining the importance of increasing access to affordable, high-quality childcare for small businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide.  

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Small Business Majority Urges Senate HELP Committee to Support the Nomination of Julie Su to the US Department of Labor

On February 26, Small Business Majority Founder and CEO John Arensmeyer submitted a letter of support to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in favor of efforts to support the confirmation of Julie Su's nomination to serve as the next Secretary of Labor. 

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Small Business Majority and partner organizations support the Child Care Stabilization Act

On September 29, Small Business Majority and partner organizations across the country submitted a letter to U.S. Senate leadership and the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the Child Care Stabilization Act, legislation that would ensure adequate and continued childcare funding to bolster a quality workforce and be a key factor in entrepreneurial sustainability.

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Opinion Poll: California small business owners support expanding paid family leave protections, increasing paid sick days

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Small Business Majority
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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

As the California Legislature considers updating the state’s small business paid family leave and sick day policies, a new poll shows that small businesses owners strongly support expanding family leave protections and other benefits to their employees, including increasing the amount of paid sick days that employees can take. 

Small Business Majority supports a state-run paid family and medical leave program in Minnesota

On April 11, Small Business Majority's Vice President, Policy & Advocacy David Chase submitted a letter to policymakers and elected officials in support of HF2, legislation that would create a state-run paid family and medical leave program for Minnesotans. This program would allow small businesses in the state to access and offer this benefit for their employees, helping them overcome obstacles in attracting and retaining a ready workforce.

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Small Business Majority supports a state-run paid family and medical leave program in Maine

On April 10, Small Business Majority's Vice President, Policy & Advocacy David Chase submitted letters to policymakers and elected officials in support of establishing a state-run paid family and medical leave program for Mainers. Such a program would allow small businesses to access and offer this benefit for their employees, helping them overcome obstacles in attracting and retaining a ready workforce.

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Small Businesses Support the Nomination of Julie Su as Secretary of Labor

On April 7, Small Business Majority submitted a letter to the U.S. Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, urging the committee to confirm the nomination of Julie Su as the next Secretary of Labor. Deputy Secretary Su is collaborative, works well with small business groups, and will ensure that small businesses and their employees are truly supported and prioritized. 

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