Such compromises are just attempts to accommodate large companies while forcing compliance on smaller, less powerful firms. Federal control vs. state control. But the real issue here is commerce as determined by the U.S. Constitution, not federalism as established under the Tenth Amendment. Deferring to federal authority when an issue affects several states is an established principle and is not antifederalist. For example, states have oversight over most crimes occurring within their borders, but the FBI enters the picture when the crimes cross state lines.
Interstate issues require a national policy.
It must remain intact - or be expanded so that even smaller employers can benefit. Nothing written here should be construed as necessarily reflecting the views of the National Center for Policy Analysis or as an attempt to aid or hinder the passage of any legislation.