What is a Labor Market Survey?
A labor market survey is one way for a counselor and/or participant to gain insight into the local labor market. These surveys help to identify current jobs that are available, the minimum hiring requirements, and wages and benefits. Note: There is a distinction between a labor market survey and an employer/informational interview. The focus of a labor market survey is to gather information on an occupation in order to choose a career. The focus of an employer/informational interview helps to identify employers hiring people in a specific occupation.
A Labor Market Survey is done by a vocational rehabilitation expert normally hired by the insurance company. The purpose of the Labor Market Survey is to identify certain jobs within the injured worker’s medical restrictions. However, there are requirements under the Act as to how the Labor Market Survey must be done and you and your attorney should pay close attention to those requirements and the manner in which the vocational rehabilitation expert performed the Labor Market Survey to determine its validity.
