AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOFW Funding Boost: President Marcos ordered an extra ₱3B for the Department of Migrant Workers to fund the full repatriation chain—post-departure help, flights, and reintegration—after nearly 10,446 Filipinos were brought home from the Middle East by June 17. Labor Rules for Small Firms: Michigan lawmakers are weighing a “right to disconnect” bill that would bar employers from requiring after-hours email and messaging, but the NFIB warns it could be too broad for small staffs and varied schedules. Tax Fight for Startups: Australia’s capital gains tax carve-outs for small businesses (up to $10m turnover) are now sparking a political backlash, with opposition leader Angus Taylor calling the changes “half-arsed.” Rising Wage Pressure: Korea’s minimum wage jump is hitting micro businesses hard, with owners reporting reduced hiring and longer owner hours to cope. Local Business Reality Checks: World Cup vendor areas in Atlanta saw empty booths and missed foot traffic, while Juneteenth events like San Diego’s Kinfolk Fest highlighted Black-owned businesses and community demand. Small Biz Cost Squeeze: Massachusetts health insurers face proposed 12.9% premium hikes for 2027, citing drug costs and reimbursement pressure—another hit to small-business budgets.
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