The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is asking for public comments on extending its authority to collect information for the "Workforce Flexibility (Workflex) Plan Submission and Reporting Requirements." The aim is to ease paperwork and reduce the burden on respondents as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This initiative allows states to apply for waivers from certain requirements in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, helping to improve performance outcomes. Comments are encouraged to focus on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection, and are accepted until March 9, 2021.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Labor wants to know what people think about their plan to make it easier for states to change some work rules, hoping to make things better and less confusing. They want people's ideas by March 9, 2021, to help them figure out if the plan is good or needs changes.