Posted January 10, 2022 Using ARPA to Modernize Unemployment Insurance The coronavirus pandemic caused more than 9.5 million American workers to lose their jobs, with about 4 million out of work for half a year or longer. In response, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act, known as ARPA. State Legislatures News, Labor and Employment
Posted January 10, 2022 It’s a Worker’s Market as Jobs Go Begging in Wave of Retirements, Reassessments Nearly two years after the start of the pandemic, American businesses find themselves in a predicament: There are more job openings than people looking for work—but filling the jobs remains a challenge. State Legislatures News, Labor and Employment
Posted January 3, 2022 Building the Workforce, Luring Workers Back Are Keys to Economic Growth Building a strong workforce and bringing workers back into the labor force were among the issues discussed at last month’s NCSL Jobs Summit in Las Vegas. State Legislatures News, Labor and Employment
Posted August 18, 2020 The Lost Wage Assistance Program The Lost Wage Assistance (LWA) will be administered by the states and territories through a grant agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)—grants can be applied for at grants.gov. State Legislatures News, Policy, Labor and Employment