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February 2012

State labor legislation enacted in 2011

John J. Fitzpatrick, Jr., James L. Perine

Laws concerning child labor, equal employment opportunity, human trafficking, immigration legislation, independent contractors, prevailing wage, and wages paid were among the most active areas in the state legislatures, with the enactment and implementation of new legislation during the year that amended and revised state statutes or regulations.

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