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Labor and employment issues are covered by a combination of state and federal laws and are important to workers, businesses, labor organizations and governments. NCSL’s resources on labor and employment issues are arranged around six topic clusters: collective bargaining, discrimination, employee leave, personnel issues, unemployment, and wage and hour.

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National Employment Monthly Update

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 275,000 in February, and the unemployment rate increased to 3.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, in government, in food services and drinking places, in social assistance, and in transportation and warehousing.
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Disability Employment Legislation Database

This database covers topics related to hiring, retention, and advancement in employment of people with disabilities in the public and private sectors. It includes all legislation from 2016 to the present and is updated monthly as legislation is identified by NCSL staff.
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Workforce Development Trends 2024

Through legislation, state legislatures can guide future developments in the workforce. This brief provides an in-depth view of state legislative trends impacting workforce development and occupational licensing.
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