A similar measure is expected to be introduced in Congress in the near future. Several states, including California, already prohibit these practices. Minimum wage back on the agenda. The proposal, dubbed the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2001, would increase the hourly rate by 60 cents 30 days after the law passes, an additional 50 cents one year later, and the final 40 cents the next year. In one of his first official actions, President George W. Bush sent to Congress a proposal designed to increase the employment of disabled workers.
Lawmakers introduce patients' bill of rights.
A bipartisan group of legislators is supporting a measure that would allow managed care patients whose treatment is denied or delayed to seek damages in court - in some cases, from their employer. The president did, however, endorse extending certain basic guarantees to HMO patients. Readers in need of legal advice should retain the services of competent counsel. The State Bar of California does not designate attorneys as board certified in labor law.