Lawmakers in Pennsylvania have been active this session with a series of bills, many of which have raised concerns among small business owners. Discussions around increasing the mandated minimum wage and implementing a new statewide paid family and medical leave program are causing unease due to the potential financial burden on small businesses.
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has voiced opposition to several proposed bills that they believe could negatively impact small businesses. Among these are HB 265, which seeks to expand unemployment compensation benefits for service and educational institutions, and HB 276, which addresses employee misclassification and is perceived by NFIB as unfairly targeting small businesses.
Other bills include HB 846, aiming to amend the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act concerning split wages; HB 81, which classifies paper statement fees as an unfair or deceptive practice; and HB 1067, mandating that businesses provide notice about gift card scams.
The NFIB is urging legislators to consider the potential job losses these mandates might cause and encourages stakeholders to communicate their concerns to lawmakers.
