The Federal Farm Loan Act is a crucial piece of legislation passed in 1916 that led to the establishment of the Farm Credit System (FCS), aimed at providing long-term credit to farmers.
Compulsory retirement, also known as mandatory retirement, refers to the enforcement of an employee's resignation at a specified age, traditionally around 65 years. Federal legislation as of January 1, 1979, prohibits such policies in the private sector.
An overview of COBRA, a federal legislation that requires group health plans sponsored by employers with 20 or more employees to offer continuation of health coverage to former employees and their dependents.
Comprehensive overview of the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act (DIDMCA) of 1980, which provided for the deregulation of the banking system in the United States.
An in-depth look at the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, federal legislation aiming to prohibit discrimination in credit transactions based on personal characteristics and financial status.
An overview of the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Amendment, a federal legislation passed in 1986 aimed at reducing budget deficits by setting deficit reduction goals and mandating expenditure reductions if Congress fails to meet these goals.
