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January 21, 2020 Dear Chairmen Grassley and Alexander,
2019 was a productive year for the American Workforce Advisory Board, and 2020 should be too. Check out the highlights from this year.
The labor market is tight, which means there are fewer workers to fill open positions and, as a result, wages are rising.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Releases New Paid Family Leave Report Highlighting the Patchwork of Laws in the States
The event featured top experts from government, the private sector, and social services who will discuss techniques to empower survivors and provide resources for healing. Participants also discussed the use of technology to identify trafficking victims.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with A Better Balance, National Women’s Law Center, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the National Partnership for Women & Families applauded the House Committee on Education and Labor approval of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, by a bipartisan vote of 29-17.
This Coalition letter was sent to the House Committee on Education and Labor, on H.R. 2694, the "Pregnant Workers Fairness Act."
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division yesterday announced a final rule on joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
