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 2009
An Overview of the Nonprofit and Charitable Sector, Molly F. Sherlock and Jane G. Gravelle
The Employee Free Choice Act, Jon O. Shimabukuro
The Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008: An Overview, Jennifer Staman
The U.S. Science and Technology Workforce, Deborah D. Stine and Christine M. Matthews
The Rise of China’s Auto Industry and Its Impact on the U.S. Motor Vehicle Industry, Rachel Tang
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA) and Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance (RTAA), John J. Topoleski
Mexico’s Free Trade Agreements, M. Angeles Villareal
The Cost of Government Financial Interventions, Past and Present, Baird Webel, Marc Labonte, and N. Eric Weiss
Manuscripts from 2008
Globalization, Worker Insecurity, and Policy Approaches, Raymond J. Ahearn
Chrysler Corporation Loan Guarantee Acto of 1979: Background, Provisions, and Cost, James M. Bickley
Stock Options: The Backdating Issue, James M. Bickley and Gary Shorter
Overview of Labor Enforcement Issues in Free Trade Agreements, Mary Jane Bolle
Proposed Colombia Free Trade Agreement: Labor Issues, Mary Jane Bolle
Salaries of Members of Congress: A List of Payable Rates and Effective Dates, 1789-2008, Ida A. Brudnick
The Congressional Research Service and the American Legislative Process, Ida A. Brudnick
Immigration: Policy Considerations Related to Guest Worker Programs, Andorra Bruno
Immigration-Related Worksite Enforcement: Performance Measures, Andorra Bruno
Inequality in the Distribution of Income: Trends and International Comparisons, Brian W. Cashell
Who Are the “Middle Class”?, Brian W. Cashell
U.S. Motor Vehicle Industry: Federal Financial Assistance and Restructuring, Stephen Cooney
The Federal Workforce: Characteristics and Trends, Curtis W. Copeland
Veteran Benefits: An Overview, Carol D. Davis, Sidath Viranga Panangala, and Christine Scott
China-U.S. Relations: Current Issues and Implications for U.S. Policy, Kerry Dumbaugh
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): A Legal Overview, Jody Feder
Unauthorized Alien Students, Higher Education, and In-State Tuition Rates: A Legal Analysis, Jody Feder
U.S. Airline Industry: Issues and Role of Congress, John W. Fischer, Bart Elias, and Robert S. Kirk
Former Presidents: Pensions, Office Allowances, and Other Federal Benefits, Wendy Ginsberg
U.S. Postal Service Workforce Size and Employment Categories, 1987-2007, Wendy Ginsberg
Economic Development Assistance for Communities Affected by Employment Changes Due to Military Base Closures, Oscar Gonzales
Former NFL Players: Disabilities, Benefits, and Related Issues, L. Elaine Halchin
The Effect of State-Legalized Same-Sex Marriage on Social Security Benefits and Pensions, Laura Haltzel and Patrick Purcell
Income Inequality, Income Mobility, and Economic Policy: U.S. Trends in the 1980s and 1990s, Thomas L. Hungerford
Outsourcing and Insourcing Jobs in the U.S. Economy: Evidence Based on Foreign Investment Data, James K. Jackson
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Part B Regulations, Nancy Lee Jones and Ann Lordeman
International Trade: Rules of Origin, Vivian C. Jones and Michael F. Martin
Reserve Component Personnel Issues: Questions and Answers, Lawrence Kapp
Alien Smuggling: Recent Legislative Developments, Yule Kim
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) Investment Policy: Issues for Congress, Kelly Kinneen and Patrick Purcell
The Quasi Government: Hybrid Organizations with Both Government and Private Sector Legal Characteristics, Kevin R. Kosar
The U.S. Postal Service’s Use of Contractors to Deliver Mail, Kevin R. Kosar
Coal Mine Safety and Health, Linda Levine
Job Loss and Infrastructure Job Creation During the Recession, Linda Levine
Leave Benefits in the United States, Linda Levine
Worker Safety in the Construction Industry: The Crane and Derrick Standard, Linda Levine
China’s Economic Conditions, Wayne M. Morrison
China-U.S. Trade Issues, Wayne M. Morrison
The Future Role of U.S. Trade Policy: An Overview, Wayne M. Morrison and William H. Cooper
Converting Retirement Savings into Income: Annuities and Periodic Withdrawals, Janemarie Mulvey and Patrick Purcell
The U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: Effects After Three Years, Dick K. Nanto
Border Security: The Role of the U.S. Border Patrol, Blas Nunez-Neto
Disability Retirement for Federal Employees, Patrick Purcell
Federal Employees: Pay and Pension Increases Since 1969, Patrick Purcell
Income and Poverty Among Older Americans in 2007, Patrick Purcell
Individual Retirement Accounts and 401(k) Plans: Early Withdrawals and Required Distributions, Patrick Purcell
Older Workers: Employment and Retirement Trends, Patrick Purcell
Pension Sponsorship and Participation: Summary of Recent Trends, Patrick Purcell
Retirement and Survivor Annuities for Former Spouses of Federal Employees, Patrick Purcell
Retirement Benefits for Members of Congress, Patrick Purcell
Summary of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Patrick Purcell and Jennifer Staman
Social Security Reform: Possible Effects on the Elderly Poor and Mitigation Options, Kathleen Romig
Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program: An Overview, Wendy H. Schacht
Federal Employees: Human Resources Management Flexibilities in Emergency Situations, Barbara L. Schwemle
Afro-Latinos in Latin America and Considerations for U.S. Policy, Clare Ribando Seelke
Trafficking in Persons: U.S. Policy and Issues for Congress, Clare Ribando Seelke and Alison Siskin
Labor-Management Relations and the Federal Aviation Administration: Background and Current Legislative Issues, Jon O. Shimabukuro
Congressional Gold Medals, 1776-2007, Stephen W. Stathis
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Workers: Current Issues and Legislation, John J. Topoleski
Traditional and Roth Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs): A Primer, John J. Topoleski
NAFTA and the Mexican Economy, M. Angeles Villarreal and Marisabel Cid
Unauthorized Aliens’ Access to Federal Benefits: Policy and Issues, Ruth Ellen Wasem
Temporary Protected Status: Current Immigration Policy and Issues, Ruth Ellen Wasem and Karma Ester
Current Law and Selected Proposals Extending Unemployment Compensation, Julie M. Whitaker
Emergency Unemployment Compensation, Julie M. Whittaker
Davis-Bacon Act Coverage and the State Revolving Fund Program Under the Clean Water Act, William G. Whittaker
The Fair Labor Standards Act: Continuing Issues in the Debate, William G. Whittaker
Largest Mergers and Acquisitions by Corporations in 2007, John Williamson
Manuscripts from 2007
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA)/Fast-Track Renewal: Labor Issues, Mary Jane Bolle
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Renewal: Core Labor Standards Issues: A Brief Overview, Mary Jane Bolle
Who Are the “Middle Class”?, Brian W. Cashell
Family Caregiving to the Older Population: Background, Federal Programs, and Issues for Congress, Kirsten J. Colello
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Employment: National and State Trends and Issues, Stephen Cooney
Steel: Price and Policy Issues, Stephen Cooney
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Issues for the 110th Congress, Gene Falk
Federal Prison Industries, Nathan James
Health Care Spending and the Aging of the Population, Jennifer Jenson
Health Care Spending: Context and Policy, Jennifer Jenson
Spending by Consumers on Health Care and Health Insurance: A Data Brief, Jennifer Jenson
Spending by Employers on Health Insurance: A Data Brief, Jennifer Jenson
Health Insurance Basics: Roles for the Market and Government in Providing, Financing, and Regulating Private Insurance Coverage, Jennifer Jenson and Bernadette Fernandez
Genetic Non-discrimination in Employment: A Comparison of Title II Provisions in S. 358 and H.R. 493, 110th Congress, Nancy Lee Jones
The Financial Health of the Pension Guaranty Benefit Corporation (PBGC), William J. Klunk
Leave Benefits in the United States, Linda Levine
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), Linda Levine
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), Levine Linda
Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations: A Report on the Department of Labor's Request for Information, Victoria A. Lipnic and Paul DeCamp
Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education: Status and Issues , Christine M. Matthews
Labor Union Recognition Procedures: Use of Secret Ballots and Card Checks, Gerald Mayer
U.S. Health Care Spending: Comparison with Other OECD Countries, Chris L. Peterson and Rachel Burton
Consumer Spending by Older Americans, 1985 to 2005, Patrick Purcell
Income and Poverty Among Older Americans in 2006, Patrick Purcell