S 1981 · 94th Congress ·

Emergency Small Business and Agricultural Employment Act

Introduced 1975-06-19· Sponsored by Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.(1975-06-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Emergency Small Business and Agricultural Employment Act - Defines terms used in this Act. States that the provisions of this Act shall apply whenever the Secretary of Labor determines that the national unemployment rate is seven percent or higher for three consecutive months. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a program to identify unemployed individuals who desire to work for a small business concern and to encourage such concerns to employ such individuals. States that employees hired under this Act shall receive not less than $2.30 per hour. Directs the Secretary to assure that employees hired under this Act obtain insurance for workmen's compensation and health benefits when such protection is not otherwise available. Sets forth the conditions and priorities under which unemployed individuals will be referred to small business concerns under this Act. Sets forth the procedures and conditions under which small businesses may apply for participation in the program authorized by this Act. States that prospective employers must certify that: (1) no employee hired pursuant to this Act will displace a regular employee; and (2) no regular employee will be laid off as a result of t…

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