How does the Department of Workforce Development obtain Labor Market Information?
The Department of Workforce Development collects data in a variety of ways. One program obtains employment and wage data from quarterly reports that are submitted by businesses who participate in the Unemployment Insurance program and by conducting a supplemental industry verification survey. Two other programs survey businesses for industry hours, wage, and occupation data. A fourth program develops monthly estimates of labor force participation. Learn more about these programs, including who to contact if you have more specific questions about the data.