Announcement
17 Feb 2009
In February 2009, the government of the United States of America announced a change for the labour market access of foreign workers.
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Implementation date
17 Feb 2009
Revocation date:
17 Feb 2011
Announced: 17 Feb 2009
Labour market access
The Employ American Workers Act (EAWA) applies stricter rules in the hiring of certain foreign workers when the hiring firm is a recipient of bail-out funds. This law is part of the 'American Recovery...
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