Series
Employer Infrastructure
Articles in the Employer Infrastructure series.
MRWR-5A
Employers as Safety Net Partners: The Private Sector's New Role
When OBBBA's work requirements take effect in 2026, employers become essential infrastructure in the American social safety net.
MRWR-5B
Article 5B: The Employer Segmentation Challenge
How Different Business Types Navigate Work Requirement Support
Work requirements affecting 18.5 million expansion adults create verification responsibilities for millions of employers.
MRWR-5C
Article 5C: The Unstable Employment Reality
When "Employed" Doesn't Mean "Compliant"
Marcus checks his phone at 5:47 AM.
MRWR-5D
Article 5D: Employer Liability and Reluctance
When Employers Refuse to Participate
Ray Gutierrez owns a landscaping company in suburban Phoenix.
MRWR-5E
Article 5E: Union and Collective Bargaining Dimensions
How Labor Contracts Interact with Work Requirements
Tony Reyes has been a member of IBEW Local 347 for fourteen years.