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January  2003, Vol. 126, No.1

State labor legislation enacted in 2002 

Richard R. Nelson
State Standards Advisor, Division of External Affairs, Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. 
Email: rrn@fenix2.dol-esa.gov

Mininum wage rate increases, limits on overtime for nurses, paid family and medical leave, workplace security, and military re-employment rights were among major legislation enacted during the year.

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