DOL Wants Your Thoughts on Tracking Weekly Jobless Claims Forever
Published Date: 3/11/2025
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Summary
The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting weekly info on unemployment claims and benefits to track the economy. They’re asking for your thoughts by May 12, 2025, to make sure the process stays easy and clear. This affects states and agencies reporting data but won’t cost extra money or add big paperwork burdens.
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