This is a collection of CRS Reports on workplace issues, which have been produced as unbiased responses to Congressional Requests at the Library of Congress.
Manuscripts from 2012
Globalization, Worker Insecurity, and Policy Approaches, Raymond J. Ahearn
The Debt Limit: History and Recent Increases, D. Andrew Austin and Mindy R. Levin
Immigration of Temporary Lower-Skilled Workers: Current Policy and Related Issues, Andorra Bruno
The Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”: Issues for Congress, David F. Burrelli
Small Business Size Standards: A Historical Analysis of Contemporary Issues, Robert Jay Dilger
The Depreciating Dollar: Economic Effects and Policy Response, Craig K. Elwell
Racial Profiling: Legal and Constitutional Issues, Jody Feder
Vulnerable Youth: Employment and Job Training Programs, Adrienne L. Fernandes-Alcantara
Youth and the Labor Force: Background and Trends, Adrienne L. Fernandes-Alcantara
Sourcing Policy: Selected Developments and Issues, L. Elaine Halchin
Trade Primer: Qs and As on Trade Concepts, Performance, and Policy, J. F. Hornbeck
Federal Employees’ Retirement System: Benefits and Financing, Katelin P. Isaacs
Foreign Direct Investment in the United States: An Economic Analysis, James K. Jackson
Outsourcing and Insourcing Jobs in the U.S. Economy: Evidence Based on Foreign Investment Data, James K. Jackson
International Trade: Rules of Origin, Vivian C. Jones and Michael F. Martin
Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy, Kenneth Katzman
Economic Growth and the Unemployment Rate, Linda Levine
Job Growth During the Recovery, Linda Levine
The U.S. Income Distribution and Mobility: Trends and International Comparisons, Linda Levine
Domestic Content Legislation: The Buy American Act and Complementary Little Buy American Provisions, John R. Luckey
Private Health Insurance Market Reforms in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), Annie L. Mach and Bernadette Fernandez
Insourcing Functions Performed by Federal Contractors: An Overview of the Legal Issues, Kate M. Manuel and Jack Maskell
Sovereign Debt in Advanced Economies: Overview and Issues for Congress, Rebecca M. Nelson
Keystone XL Pipeline Project: Key Issues, Paul W. Parfomak, Neelesh Nerurkar, Linda Luther, and Adam Vann
Representatives and Senators: Trends in Member Characteristics Since 1945, R. Eric Petersen
Border Security: Immigration Enforcement Between Ports of Entry, Marc R. Rosenblum
Nanotechnology: A Policy Primer, John F. Sargent Jr
Industrial Competitiveness and Technological Advancement: Debate Over Government Policy, Wendy H. Schacht
U.S. Farm Income, Randy Schnepf
Immigration-Related Detention: Current Legislative Issues, Alison Siskin
Same-Sex Marriages: Legal Issues, Alison M. Smith
Requiring Individuals to Obtain Health Insurance: A Constitutional Analysis, jennifer Staman, Cynthia Brougher, Edward C. Liu, Erika K. Lunder, and Kenneth R. Thomas
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC): A Fact Sheet, John J. Topoleski
Proposed Keystone XL Pipeline: Legal Issues, Adam Vann, Kristina Alexander, Vanessa K. Burrows, and Kenneth R. Thomas
U.S. Immigration Policy on Permanent Admissions, Ruth Ellen Wasem
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Countries: Comparative Trade and Economic Analysis, Brock R. Williams
Manuscripts from 2011
International Violence Against Women: U.S. Response and Policy Issues, Luisa Blanchfield, Rhoda Margesson, Tiaji Salaam-Blyther, Nina M. Serafino, and Liana Sun Wyler
Proposed U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement: Labor Issues, Mary Jane Bolle
Proposed U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement and Potential Employment Effects: Analysis of Studies, Mary Jane Bolle and James K. Jackson
Funding Gaps and Government Shutdowns: CRS Experts, Clinton T. Brass
Religion and the Workplace: Legal Analysis of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as It Applies to Religion and Religious Organizations, Cynthia Brougher
Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 111th Congress, Andorra Bruno, Karma Ester, Margaret Mikyung Lee, Alison Siskin, and Ruth Ellen Wasem
China and the United States—A Comparison of Green Energy Programs and Policies, Richard J. Campbell
Trade in Services: The Doha Development Agenda Negotiations and U.S. Goals, William H. Cooper
The Proposed U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA): Provisions and Implications, William H. Cooper, Mark E. Manyin, Remy Jurenas, and Michaela D. Platzer
Economic Recovery: Sustaining U.S. Economic Growth in a Post-Crisis Economy, Craig K. Elwell
United States-Canada Trade and Economic Relationship: Prospects and Challenges, Ian F. Fergusson
Welfare, Work, and Poverty Status of Female-Headed Families with Children: 1987-2009, Thomas Gabe
Antipoverty Effects of Unemployment Insurance, Thomas Gabe and Julie M. Whitaker
Economic Development Assistance for Communities Affected by Employment Changes Due to Military Base Closures (BRAC), Oscar R. Gonzales
Dispute Settlement in the Proposed U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA), Jeanne J. Grimmett
World Trade Organization (WTO) Decisions and Their Effect in U.S. Law, Jeanne J. Grimmett
WTO Dispute Settlement: Status of U.S. Compliance in Pending Cases, Jeanne J. Grimmett
The Proposed U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement, J. F. Hornbeck
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Its Role in U.S. Trade Policy, J. F. Hornbeck and Laine Elise Rover
An Analysis of the “Buffett Rule”, Thomas L. Hungerford
Changes in the Distribution of Income Among Tax Filers Between 1996 and 2006: The Role of Labor Income, Capital Income, and Tax Policy, Thomas L. Hungerford
Finance and the Economy: Occupy Wall Street in Historical Perspective, Mark Jickling and Sean M. Hoskins
India: Domestic Issues, Strategic Dynamics, and U.S. Relations, K. Alan Kronstadt, Paul K. Kerr, Michael F. Martin, and Bruce Vaughn
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response: The SAFER Grant Program, Lennard G. Kruger
Job Creation in the Manufacturing Revival, Marc Levinson
State and Local Government Debt: An Analysis, Steven Maguire
State and Local Government Debt: An Analysis, Steven Maquire
Conflicts of Interest in Derivatives Clearing, Rena S. Miller
China-U.S. Trade Issues, Wayne M. Morrison
Past Government Shutdowns: Key Resources, Jared Conrad Nagel and Justin Murray
U.S. International Trade: Trends and Forecasts, Dick K. Nanto and J. Michael Donnelly
Private Health Insurance Premiums and Rate Reviews, Mark Newsom and Bernadette Fernandez
Congressional Lawmaking: A Perspective On Secrecy and Transparency, Walter J. Oleszek
Keystone XL Pipeline Project: Key Issues, Paul W. Parfomak, Neelesh Nerurkar, Linda Luther, and Adam Vann
U.S. Wind Turbine Manufacturing: Federal Support for an Emerging Industry, Michaela D. Platzer
Trafficking in Persons in Latin America and the Caribbean, Clare Ribando Seelke
Nanotechnology and Environmental, Health, and Safety: Issues for Consideration, John F. Sargent Jr.
Nanotechnology: A Policy Primer, John F. Sargent Jr.
The Employee Free Choice Act, Jon O. Shimabukuro
The Changing Demographic Profile of the United States, Laura B. Shrestha and Elayne J. Heisler
The National Directory of New Hires, Carmen Solomon-Fears
Privacy Protections for Personal Information Online, Gina Stevens
401(k) Plans and Retirement Savings: Issues for Congress, John J. Topoleski
Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Issues, Ruth Ellen Wasem
Overview of Immigration Issues in the 112th Congress, Ruth Ellen Wasem
Unauthorized Aliens Residing in the United States: Estimates Since 1986, Ruth Ellen Wasem
Unemployment Compensation (Insurance) and Military Service, Julie M. Whitaker
Manuscripts from 2010
Trade Primer: Qs and As on Trade Concepts, Performance, and Policy, Raymond J. Ahearn
World Trade Organization (WTO): Issues in the Debate on Continued U.S. Participation, Raymond J. Ahearn and Ian F. Fergusson
The Law of Church and State: Public Aid to Sectarian Schools, Cynthia Brougher
Immigration-Related Worksite Enforcement: Performance Measures, Andorra Bruno
Unauthorized Aliens in the United States, Andorra Bruno
Unauthorized Alien Students: Issues and "DREAM Act" Legislation, Andorra Bruno
The U.S. Motor Vehicle Industry: Confronting a New Dynamic in the Global Economy, Bill Canis and Brent D. Yacobucci
The EU-South Korea Free Trade Agreement and Its Implications for the United States, William H. Cooper, Remy Jurenas, Michaela D. Platzer, and Mark E. Manyin
Deflation: Economic Significance, Current Risk, and Policy Responses, Craig K. Elwell
The TANF Emergency Contingency Fund, Gene Falk
Unauthorized Alien Students, Higher Education, and In-State Tuition Rates: A Legal Analysis, Jody Feder
Pay Equity Legislation, Jody Feder and Linda Levine
The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, Ian F. Fergusson and Bruce Vaughn
Southwest Border Violence: Issues in Identifying and Measuring Spillover Violence, Kristin M. Finklea, Jennifer E. Lake, Celinda Franco, Chad C. Haddal, William J. Krouse, and Mark A. Randol
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Implementation: The Future of Commercial Trucking Across the Mexican Border, John Frittelli
Poverty in the United States: 2009, Thomas Gabe