BATTLE OVER WORKERS' COMPENSATION

Article Abstract:

A BILL IS BEING PROPOSED IN CONGRESS TO SET FEDERAL STANDARDS FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND BUSINESS IS EXPRESSING FEAR OVER WHAT THAT COULD MEAN. THOSE IN FAVOR OF THE BILL STRESS THE NEED FOR CONSISTENCY BETWEEN STATES AND THE NEED TO SHIFT THE COSTS OF THE PROGRAM FROM THE SOCIAL SECURITY, WELFARE AND MEDICARE SYSTEMS. OPPONENTS ARE FEARFUL OF THE INCREASED EXPENSE AS WELL AS THE POSSIBILITY OF DEFINING JOB-RELATED ILLNESSES.

Finance, Workers' compensation

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THE NEWEST EMPLOYEE BENEFIT

Article Abstract:

MANY COMPANIES ARE MAKING PRE-RETIREMENT COUNSELING A NEW BENEFIT FOR EMPLOYEES. ADVICE IS OFFERED ABOUT FINANCIAL PLANNING, ESTATE PLANNING, HEALTH, LEGAL QUESTIONS, WHERE TO LIVE, AND HOW TO USE INCREASED LEISURE TIME. PRE- RETIREMENT PROGRAMS GENERALLY BEGAN WITH THE PASSAGE OF 1974'S EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT (ERISA).

Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Counseling

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GLOBAL AUTO BATTLE

Article Abstract:

SLUMPING SALES AND RISING OUTPUT MAY TRIGGER A GLOBAL AUTO BATTLE IN THE 1980S INVOLVING THE UNITED STATES, JAPAN, AND EUROPE. AUTO INDUSTRY EXPERTS ARE FORECASTING A SUBSTANTIAL RISE IN PROTECTIONISM IN INTERNATIONAL AUTO MARKETS. A MORE DRASTIC DEVELOPMENT MAY BE THE USE OF AUTO IMPORT-EXPORT QUOTAS.

Free trade

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