Business

2022-Economic-Census-First-Look-estimates-now-available
The 2022 census reports an increase in the number of establishments with paid employees, rising to over 8 million.
Immigration document
Adjustments to the rule aim to help USCIS cover operational costs and improve application processing times. 
DOL’s-final-rule-aims-to-combat-misclassification-of-workers
The rule is effective March 11 and revises its guidance on how to analyze and classify who is an employee or contractor under the FSLA.
NavigatingNewWaters-CorporateTransparencyAct
The CTA is designed to prevent the misuse of shell companies and opaque ownership structures by malicious actors.
strength_supply_chains
In response to these challenges, industry leaders have strategies to bolster resilience and continuity.
Tax-bill-moves-through-Ways-and-Means-Committee (1)
The Irrigation Association, Fairfax, Virginia, endorsed the bill before its introduction through supportive action in November.
2024-Equip-Expo-enhances-offerings
The 2024 Equip Exposition, owned and managed by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, will bring several new offerings to the 2024 event.
Proposed-federal-overtime-pay-changes-could-impact-business-environment
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, Washington, D.C., has expressed opposition to the overtime proposal.
Housing-Starts-November
The Census Bureau reported that privately owned housing starts in November were at 1,560,000, 14.8% above the revised October estimate. 
New-year-new-irrigation-regulations
Nevada State Bill 220 and Maryland HB0772 go into effect Jan. 1, 2024. The two new laws have direct impacts on the irrigation industry.