#business-regulations

#business-regulations

The skewed playing field for politically-connected businesses is infuriating other local entrepreneurs who have spent years - and tens of thousands of dollars complying with San Jose's strict rules for downtown nightlife.

When outdoor dining first opened up, it helped us, it helped us have an area for people to sit and bring the community together.

The city's ordinance requires grocery carts to have locking mechanisms and allows San Jose to create its own retrieval program, undermining grocers' rights.

The hastily passed ordinance could affect workers such as substitute teachers, camp counselors and lifeguards who arguably shouldn't be earning paid time off, since they are seasonal or part time.

The new health safety inspection program allows food truck owners in Austin to avoid costly closures by getting on-site inspections, supporting local businesses.

Australia's new Cyber Security Bill 2024 mandates that large companies must report ransomware payments to the government within 72 hours to combat rising cybercrime.

The proposed reform does not meet with unanimous approval, either for or against. The government has taken the decision to suspend the implementation of the reform.