S 1548
Prohibiting Incentives for Corporations that Kickout Employees Tax (PICKET) Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Prohibiting Incentives for Corporations that Kickout Employees Tax (PICKET) Act, increases the corporate income tax rate to 35% for companies that engage in labor lockouts during the year. It also restricts corporations from deducting wages and benefits paid to temporary workers hired to replace striking employees during a lockout. The bill aims to discourage employers from using labor lockouts as a tactic to pressure workers.
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Jon Tester
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