Commerce Dept. Begs for Input on Tedious Workforce Data Forms
Published Date: 5/27/2025
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Summary
The Department of Commerce is asking for your thoughts on how they collect workforce data to make sure it’s not too much work for anyone. This check-in helps keep things simple and efficient for businesses and workers who share info. You’ve got 60 days to speak up before the plan moves forward, with no new costs or big changes expected.
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