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Employment (Focus & Forum)

Dec. 20, 2008

In the Workplace, A Happy New Year?

The RESPECT Act and the Patriot Employer Act are just two among many pieces of legislation likely to affect employers and workers in 2009, writes Steven M. Schneider. - Employment Column

EMPLOYMENT COLUMN

By Steven M. Schneider

President-elect Barack Obama has stated his support for the following proposed federal labor legislation, which will dramatically change the balance of power between unions and employers:

RESPECT Act

With a little bit of apology to Aretha Franklin, this short bill with a long name is high on the unions' legislation list. The Re-empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees...

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