DOL Seeks Input on Unemployment Grants for Part-Time Workers
Published Date: 5/2/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for approval to collect info about Short-Time Compensation grants, which help workers keep their jobs during slow times. This means businesses and workers involved in these grants might see some new paperwork, but it’s all to keep things running smoothly. The public can share their thoughts before the final green light is given.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Workers May Face New Paperwork
If you are a worker covered by a Short‑Time Compensation grant, you may need to provide extra information to the Department of Labor as part of this new information collection. The change is about collecting details for Short‑Time Compensation grants that help keep jobs during slow periods.
Businesses May See Additional Reporting
If your business participates in Short‑Time Compensation grants, you may have to complete new or expanded paperwork for the Department of Labor's information collection. The collection is intended to support administration of grants that help keep workers on payroll during slow times.
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