 In 1979, he introduced House Bill 1251, the more comprehensive Employee Protection and Community Stabilization Act.His legislation helped lead to enactment of 60-day advance notice plant closing legislation by the City of Philadelphia, which, in turn, helped inspire the federal 60 day advance notice requirement enacted in 1988.In 1983, Cohen became chairman of the House Labor Relations Committee, a position he held until 1990; during his tenure, he focused on increasing the minimum wage and protecting worker's compensation benefits.