The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is asking for public comments on extending permission to collect information about unemployment claims and benefits. They want feedback by May 12, 2025. The aim is to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The data from this collection helps track economic indicators, and they seek to ensure it is collected efficiently and effectively. Interested parties are encouraged to comment but should avoid sharing sensitive personal information.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Labor wants to keep asking people some questions to see how many are asking for help because they lost their jobs. They want to make sure it doesn’t take too much time or work for people to answer.