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
Unauthorized Employment in the United States: Issues, Options, and Legislation, Andorra Bruno
Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 111th Congress, Andorra Bruno, Karma Ester, Chad C. Haddal, Yule Kim, Margaret Mikyung Lee, Alison Siskin, and Ruth Ellen Wasem
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell:” The Law and Military Policy on Same-Sex Behavior, David F. Burrelli
Military Recruitment on High School and College Campuses: A Policy and Legal Analysis, David F. Burrelli and Jody Feder
U.S. Motor Vehicle Industry Restructuring and Dealership Terminations, Bill Canis and Michaela D. Platzer
The Fall and Rise of Household Saving, Brian W. Cashell
Health Reform and the 111th Congress, Hinda Chaikind
Private Health Insurance Provisions of H.R. 3962, Hinda Chaikind, Bernadette Fernandez, Chris L. Peterson, Paulette C. Morgan, Mark Newsom, and Janemarie Mulvey
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
Poverty in the United States: 2008, Thomas Gabe
Dispute Settlement in the World Trade Organization (WTO): An Overview, Jeanne J. Grimmett
Policy Challenges in International Migration, Chad C. Haddal
The Proposed U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement, J. F. Hornbeck
Causes of the Financial Crisis, Mark Jickling
The U.S. Newspaper Industry in Transition, Suzanne M. Kirchhoff
Post Office and Retail Postal Facility Closures: Overview and Issues for Congress, Kevin R. Kosar
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response: The SAFER Grant Program, Lennard G. Kruger
The Size and Role of Government Economic Issues, Marc Labonte
Immigration: The Effects on Low-Skilled and High-Skilled Native-Born Workers, Linda Levine
Job Loss and Infrastructure Job Creation Spending During the Recession, Linda Levine
The Global Financial Crisis: Analysis and Policy Implications, Dick K. Nanto
The U.S. Automotive Industry: National and State Trends in Manufacturing Employment, Michaela D. Platzer and Glennon J. Harrison
Federal Employees: Pay and Pension Increases Since 1969, Patrick Purcell
Federal Employees’ Retirement System: Legislation Enacted in the 111th Congress, Patrick Purcell
Income and Poverty Among Older Americans in 2008, Patrick Purcell
Income of Americans Aged 65 and Older, 1968 to 2008, Patrick Purcell
Older Workers: Employment and Retirement Trends, Patrick Purcell
Pension Issues: Lump-Sum Distributions and Retirement Income Security, Patrick Purcell
Pension Sponsorship and Participation: Summary of Recent Trends, Patrick Purcell
Retirement Plan Participation and Contributions: Trends from 1998 to 2006, Patrick Purcell
Retirement Savings and Household Wealth in 2007, Patrick Purcell
401(k) Plans and Retirement Savings: Issues for Congress, Patrick Purcell and John J. Topoleski
Social Security Administration: Workloads, Resources, and Service Delivery, Kathleen Romig
Unemployment Insurance Provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Alison M. Shelton
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
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