Harms small business

Harms small business

Commentary

The Great Regulation Charade

September 20, 2011

A new study finds that the big problem faced by businesses today is economic uncertainty, not regulatory uncertainty. Business owners may not like new rules (who does?), but their real problem is a lack of customers.

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Cry Wolf Quotes

Repealing the ergonomics regulation will save small businesses billions of dollars that means fewer layoffs, less pay-cuts and economic growth.

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Rep. Henry Bonilla (R-TX), The New York Times, “House Joins Senate in Repealing Rules on Workplace Injuries”.
03/08/2001 | Full Details | Law(s): Ergonomics Standard (2000), Occupational Safety and Health Act, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

I’m scared that this provision will add a pretty significant cost. You’re going to see a lot of small guys just close up shop.

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Bill K. Caylor, president of the Kentucky Coal association. International Herald Tribune.
05/18/2007 | Full Details | Law(s): Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (MINER)

It will require many small businesses to go through an additional costly and time consuming process of collecting and analyzing information. The benefits of doing so will not significantly improve the protection of human health or the environment.

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Eugene B. Humphrey, president of Humphrey Chemical Company and representative of the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association.
06/18/1985 | Full Details | Law(s): Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act

If it becomes law, it will be the biggest financial burden for small businesses in decades, coming at a time when the state's economy is the most precarious it has been in a quarter of a century and when Main Street firms are least able to afford it.

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Julianne Broyles, spokeswoman for California Chamber of Commerce. The Tri-Valley Herald.
07/29/2002 | Full Details | Law(s): California Paid Family Leave
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