by Jan Wangler | Jun 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
“We’re Hiring, But No One’s Applying”: A Wake-Up Call from North Dakota Employers At North Dakota Businesses United (NDBU), we hear the same concern echoed by small businesses, professional offices, manufacturers, and service providers across the state: “We have open...
by Jan Wangler | May 19, 2025 | Newsletter
Overview of the 2024 Independent Contractor Rule The 2024 independent contractor rule, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), took effect on March 11, 2024. This rule provides interpretive guidance on how the DOL determines whether a worker is classified as an...
by Jan Wangler | May 3, 2025 | Newsletter
Legislative Overview ~ May 2, 2025 We made it to the finish line! The 69th ND Legislative Session adjourned at 4am after all-day and all-night conference committees. Since bills bounced back and forth between chambers multiple times, it is easiest to...
by Jan Wangler | May 1, 2025 | Newsletter
Legislative Overview ~ May 1, 2025 Almost there! All the floor sessions today were filled with conference committee reports that, if adopted, were forwarded for final passage. Both chambers held multiple floor sessions, with the House gaveling in twice and the...
by Jan Wangler | Apr 29, 2025 | Newsletter
Legislative Overview ~ April 29, 2025 The Senate considered and voted on several significant bills out of Industry and Business, Appropriations and Education. The session also included extended discussion and amendment consideration for SB2015 (Appropriations),...
