Employ America Act

Updated: February 18th, 2014, 10:34 am

Published Date:  

2009-11-19 05:00

Public Description:  

The bill would require an employer to certify with the Department of Labor that they have not and will not lay off a large number of employees in order to employ foreign workers. Notice of a mass layoff within a 12 month period would result in the expiration of the employer’s foreign worker visas.

A bill to require employers to certify that they have not and will not lay off a large number of employees before they are allowed to employ foreign workers in the United States, and for other purposes.

NumbersUSA's Position:  

No Position

Bill Number:  

S. 2804

Chamber:  

Senate