Impact of the 2010 Election on Labor & Employment Policy

Tuesday's historic election radically changed the composition of Congress and the balance of power in Washington. While a few election results are still trickling in, Republicans are projected to gain around 60 seats in the House of Representatives, regaining majority control. Democrats will still control the Senate, albeit with a much slimmer margin. Senate Republicans will increase their numbers from 41 to 47 seats, with the outcome of the race in Washington still uncertain. Whether the shift in power in Congress produces compromise or gridlock remains to be seen. What is clear is that this new political landscape will necessarily alter the Obama Administration's labor and employment agenda. For more information on what employers can expect during the remaining weeks of the 111th Congress and the next Congress, continue reading Littler’s ASAP: How Will the Midterm Election Results Impact Labor & Employment Policy?

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