The plumber would consume the better part of the morning driving to each job site to see that each employee takes their break, leaves the area of work, and stays away from the area of work for not less than the statutory duration of the break.

FORBES: The Disastrous Effect Of One Labor Regulation Intending To Protect Workers

Several analysts pointed out that the break in equities and other markets came not only because the duration purchases were worked in, but because there was no quantitative easing to accompany the decision.

FORBES: FOCUS: Fed's 'Twist' Program Likely To Have Little Long Term Impact On Markets