American industries need employees. With nearly 11 million unfilled jobs but only 6.5 million unemployed workers, many employers are offering increased flexibility and higher wages to attract job applicants.

The coronavirus pandemic caused more than 9.5 million American workers to lose their jobs, with about 4 million out of work for half a year or longer. In response, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act, known as ARPA.

Nearly two years after the start of the pandemic, American businesses find themselves in a predicament: There are more job openings than people looking for work—but filling the jobs remains a challenge.

Building a strong workforce and bringing workers back into the labor force were among the issues discussed at last month’s NCSL Jobs Summit in Las Vegas.

After over a year of working remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions, many workers are quitting the office—at least partly. According to the Pew Research Center, 54% of those working from home, either fully or most of the time, say...

The Lost Wage Assistance (LWA) will be administered by the states and territories through a grant agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)—grants can be applied for at grants.gov.