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In Italy, where the english language is not so properly diffused, the governement is talking about modifications for the rules of workers and so everyone is talking about "jobs act"
is it correct ? should not be "job act" without s ??
Thanks
is it correct ? should not be "job act" without s ??
Thanks





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"job" is an overworked English word. Too vague to be used in formal writing. I think in your context it is intended to mean "Employment act".
If that is the case, "Jobs act" would be the correct form.
(Job's act *could* be used, if it were some kind of biblical reference
- Steve
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Luis
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Jobs is plural. Many jobs for many people.
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is the term describing a technical situation (where precision is needed) or a generic one ?
would changing the term increase understanding or obscurity ?
another day in paradise, or is paradise one day closer ?
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You really need more detail / background on the actual comments being made to ensure that the content / inference is clearly understood.
Maybe something as follows would fit the discussion:
....., the government is discussing modification to the rules of employment for workers, therefore everyone is currently discussing a likely new employment act.
It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
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To Artisi : "jobs act" is the official short name given by the governement to the law under discussion (in few days this law will be released and it will become ruling)
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https://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/orwell46.htm
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If the act is in regards to employment, employment act would be appropriate.
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