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ABSTRACT

March 1990, Vol. 113, No. 3

Work and family: the impact of legislation

Sar A. Levitan
Research professor and director of the Center for Social Policy Studies, The George Washington University

Frank Gallo
Research associate, Center for Social Policy Studies, The George Washington University


The past 75 years have seen the enactment of laws protecting women and children, setting workplace standards, and establishing insurance programs.  This article examines legislation that has affected work and family issues.

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