Sacramento, Calif. - While California legislators consider updating the state’s paid family leave and sick days policies, today, Small Business Majority released a new poll showing small business support for expanding family leave protections and other employee benefits.
Press Releases
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
New poll finds the majority of California small business owners support increasing state benefits as a way of better retaining highly skilled and experienced employees
Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Job Creation, Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance, Paid Sick Leave
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Statement by Lindsey Vigoda, National Quality Jobs Policy Director at Small Business Majority, on how the enactment of a state-run paid family & medical leave program will help small employers compete with big businesses for talent
"We’re thrilled that Governor Janet Mills approved a measure in the budget to enact a state-administered paid family and medical leave program. This program will be a win-win for small businesses and their employees by facilitating access to a benefit that small businesses have historically struggled to offer.
Topic(s):
Healthcare, Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance, Paid Sick Leave
Press Release Date:
Friday, July 7, 2023
Statement by David Chase, Vice President, Policy & Advocacy at Small Business Majority, on President Biden’s proposal to crack down on junk health insurance plans that have raised healthcare costs for small businesses
“The small business community is thrilled the Biden Administration is cracking down on “junk insurance” by proposing restrictions on short-term health insurance plans that will help lower healthcare costs for small business owners, self-employed or small business employees, more than half of which are enrolled in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces.
Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Friday, June 30, 2023
Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on today’s rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court and what they mean for small business
“The U.S. Supreme Court handed down two major decisions today that will have lasting impacts on the small business community.
Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, LGBTQ Nondiscrimination