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