DOL Seeks Feedback on Same Old Jobs and Wages Survey
Published Date: 4/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info about jobs and wages from businesses, schools, and government offices to help plan training and employment programs. They’re asking for public feedback by May 13, 2026, to make sure the process is useful and not too much work. This review helps keep the survey smooth and valuable without costing too much time or money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
OEWS Survey Time Burden for Respondents
You may be asked to provide job and wage information to the Bureau of Labor Statistics through the OEWS survey. The notice says there will be 256,879 respondents, a total estimated annual time burden of 128,440 hours, other costs of $0, and the agency will accept public comments through May 13, 2026.
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