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The NFIB Legal Small Business Center is the Voice of Small Business in the nation’s courts and the legal resource for small business owners nationwide.

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Is your worker an employee or an independent contractor? Are you thinking about making a handbook outlining employee policies and don’t know where to start? How long should you keep personnel files? These questions and more can be answered by NFIB’s Legal Guide Series.

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Credit Card Surcharge and Cash Discount Laws
The NFIB Legal Center created this chart, starting on page four, to help sm…
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Responding to ADA Lawsuits
You may have heard about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and wond…
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ADA Website Accessibility Guide
Website compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a tric…
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Model Employee Handbook for Small Business
This handbook is intended to assist you in creating your own custom employe…
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We frequently hear from small business owners wrestling with sticky legal problems. Reach out to NFIB Legal Center to get general guidance. If you need concrete legal advice, you will need to work with an attorney — licensed in your state. We have put together a list of attorney in each state.

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Frequently Asked Questions From Small Business Owners

This FAQ resource provides straightforward answers to the Legal Center’s most common inquiries, covering SBA loans, employee matters, debt collection, and more.
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The Legal Center cannot offer legal advice but we can be a legal resource and help point you in the right direction to receive necessary legal help.
If you have a question, a story of government abuse of small business, or a precedent-setting case, please give us a call.
NFIB Small Business Legal Center

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Washington, DC 20004
(800) 552-NFIB
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January 7, 2026
Federal Employment Law Basics for Small Businesses
Navigating federal employment laws can be complex, but understanding the key regulations and requirements is essential for your small business to avoid complaints, fines, lawsuits, and other headaches. Below, we provide an overview of some major federal employment laws along with practical guidance
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December 1, 2025
WOTUS Relief: Newly Proposed Rule Excludes Many Wetlands and Ditches
A newly proposed rule from the Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers aims to give landowners a more predictable definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). The definition of WOTUS has long been a point of contention for landowners.
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November 14, 2025
Financing Your Small Business: Understanding Business Loans and Other Financing Strategies
Securing funding to finance your small business can feel overwhelming, but having a basic understanding of your options and available resources will help with choosing a strategy that fits your business needs. Below is an overview of business loan options and other financing opportunities that may b
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October 14, 2025
Document Retention Strategies for Small Business
Part of managing and operating a small business means sorting through hundreds, if not thousands, of physical and electronic documents and records. While staying organized requires clearing out clutter, tossing out the wrong document or deleting an important email can have disastrous consequences.
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