How does data from the QCEW program differ from the Current Employment Statistics (CES) program?
CES statistics are calculated from data that are received from the payroll records of a sample of employers, and are benchmarked each year using data from the QCEW program. The CES program uses outside sources to benchmark employment for industries that are not subject to UI laws. Both programs use the pay period including the 12th of the month as the reference period for employment. CES data are available for nonagricultural industries in the private sector and government; the QCEW program also has data on nonagricultural industries, along with partial information on agricultural industries and employees in private households. Statistics on compensation vary between the two programs. The CES program collects payroll information for private production or non-supervisory workers only; CES payroll is reported for workers who receive pay for any part of the pay period including the 12th of the month. CES payroll includes pay for vacation and other paid leave time and overtime. It does not
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