We expected many changes in federal labor and employment law in 2009 – for the first time in years, Democrats control the White House and both houses of Congress and have the political ability to make significant reforms. However, not much has happened in 2009: we have only significant labor and employment bill signed into … Continue Reading
Federal contractors take note: a new bill recently introduced in the House of Representatives aims to suspend or debar contractors found to employ unauthorized aliens. The bill, the Border Control and Accountability Act (H.R. 1668), was introduced by Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite (R-Florida) earlier this year. The bill also would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from contracting with companies … Continue Reading