Democrats projected to win Congress set to make worker power core of legislative agenda
Key points
- Democrats are projected to take control of both chambers, making worker protections central to their agenda
- Likely bills include minimum wage, paid sick leave, collective bargaining and the gender pay gap
- The Senate filibuster and the president's veto remain the main obstacles
Democrats are projected by the Associated Press (AP) to win significant majorities in both the House and the Senate. Their first bills may cover raising the minimum wage, mandating paid sick leave, strengthening collective bargaining rights and narrowing the gender pay gap. Rep. Bobby Scott is also expected to pursue bills preventing workers from being misclassified as independent contractors, as well as joint employer liability. The Senate filibuster and President Trump's veto remain the main obstacles.
What employers should do
- Monitor congressional bills on minimum wage, paid sick leave and worker classification, and assess potential impacts on existing policies
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Status
- Proposed rule
- Effective date
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- Official source
- Official source pending
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