As gig work becomes more and more popular, state lawmakers across the country are growing concerned that labor benefits historically enjoyed by U.S. workers have become out of reach for a sizable segment of the population, particularly those from...

Tennessee uses a “common sense approach” to identify challenges in workforce development and provide key policy options to ensure a pipeline of well-prepared workers.

Forecast '23: NCSL experts identify the labor and employment issues states will tackle in 2023, including workforce recruitment and retention, employee benefits and skills training.

With nontraditional workers making up a growing share of the U.S. workforce, states are considering the advantages of portable benefits, including health care and retirement savings, to attract and retain employees.

A conversation with Connecticut Sen. James Maroney on the topic of portable health, retirement and other benefits for independent contractors and gig workers.

Partnerships with the federal government can help states to implement new data- and evidence-based approaches to fighting fraud in unemployment insurance programs.