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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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