S 1189 · 96th Congress · Labor and Employment
Job Opportunity Bonus Act of 1979
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Introduced2
Committee3
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House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.(1979-05-21)
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Job Opportunity Bonus Act of 1979 - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to make payments to both profit and nonprofit organizations, including commercial enterprises, for the employment of individuals for at least one year. Requires such organizations to be located in an area with a rate of unemployment equal to or in excess of 15 percent for 12 consecutive months. Sets the amount of such annual payment at not less than $2,500 nor more than $4,000 per individual hired. Allows such a payment to be made for an employee for up to three years.…
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