Senate Commerce Committee set to hear 80+ pieces of legislation and close for the year – Advancing is priority legislation [HB1274/SB0958] which establishes an unemployment workshare program allowing employers to share costs with the state UI fund to keep employee salaries in times of reductions in employee work hours.
Bills eliminated –HB2311/ SB2025would criminalize companies who violate Tennessee’s vaccination protocol laws. HB2770/ SB2698 would require businesses posting signage prohibiting firearms possession on property to accept responsibility for the safety and defense of any person authorized to carry a handgun, if any damages or injuries occur while the person is on the property. HB2734/ SB2674 requires an employer to permit an employee who is a local elected official to leave work in order to perform the duties of the elected office.
Other Bills of Interest:
Computer Science Requirements – HB2153/SB2406 requires LEAs to provide computer science courses in which public school students across the state may enroll in at no charge. It establishes computer science requirements for students in grades K-12.
Manufacturing Business Tax Exemption – HB2263/SB2160 expands the business tax exemption for manufacturers with secondary, but associated locations. They would be eligible to receive business tax exemptions for products sold from that site
Data Privacy – HB1467/SB1554requires a business that has (75,000) consumers; or derives more than 50% of gross revenue from the transfer of personal information; or a business’s annual gross revenue generated in this state exceed $25 million to comply with a new data privacy regulatory scheme.
Salaries and Benefits – HB2793/SB2670 increases the minimum hourly wage from $7.25 to $15 for employees within this state.
Claimant Benefits Reduction – HB2505/SB2619 allows an unemployment insurance claimant to earn up to $200 per week or 18 hours of work per week.
Cybersecurity: A Biz Necessity
Join us March 23 at 8:30 a.m. as Brent Gallo with Hire a Cyber Pro will demonstrate how multiple layers of cybersecurity can significantly increase your business' protection and prevent a cyberattack that could cost you your business.
With more than 60 employers signed up, it's not too late to join us March 29 for the Blount County Job Fair at Foothills Mall. Company participation is available. Follow the link below for more details.
Join us March 25 to explore needed skills, characteristics, and habits that help bring about positive, lasting change. Leave with frameworks, tools, and exercises you can do to “put courage over comfort” and be the change you want to see.
The Adult Education Foundation of Blount County, in partnership with the Blount County Public Library, is seeking organizations to sponsor and participate in the 25th Annual Adult Spelling Bee. All proceeds go to support vital educational and career programs for underserved adults in Blount County who strive to achieve success.
From March 29-30, join the Small Business Administration for power-packed panels, inspirational fireside chats, and 'Ask an Expert' workshops to help you build, scale, and grow your business.
