small business protections Archives

Bill to Reduce, Waive Small Business Civil Penalties Passes 12-0 In Senate Committee

March 22, 2021 5:57 pm

A bill to require state agencies to establish policies to waive or reduce civil penalties and fines for small businesses was unanimously passed Monday by the Senate Business and Professions Committee. Senate Bill 430, authored by Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno),...

Gov. Newsom Unveils $227 Billion State Budget Proposal with EDD Fraud Unaddressed

January 8, 2021 6:09 pmJanuary 12, 2021 9:10 am

On Friday Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his 2021-2022 state budget proposal, totaling for a grand total of $227 billion. According to Governor Newsom, his proposal focuses on five urgent areas for California: COVID-19 vaccinations, reopening schools statewide, wildfire preparation, giving...

Assembly Bill Aims At Protecting Small Businesses, Reducing Power of AB 5

May 30, 2020 8:26 am

An Assembly bill that is designed to protect small businesses from lawsuits and penalties in unemployment claims by independent contractors and reduce the power of AB 5 is due to be heard in the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee in...