Work and Workforce

The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, introduced today in the House and Senate, addresses challenges faced by non-traditional workers.

In Automation and a Changing Economy, the Future of Work Initiative proposes that the U.S. encourage industry and sector partnerships to create regional jobs and career pathways.

The NGA Center for Best Practices and the Future of Work Initiative explore how establishing commissions could help states better understand and prepare for the future of work.

In Automation and a Changing Economy, the Future of Work Initiative proposes that the U.S. develop better data on how local and regional labor markets are changing.

The Gig Economy Data Hub is releasing new interactive data tools that help readers learn more about non-traditional workers in the U.S.

This Resource Guide lays out the context for portable benefits and examines key design questions for policymakers to consider.

In a guest blog, Washington Employment Commissioner Suzi LeVine discusses Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program, which will allow workers to take up to 12 weeks, as needed, beginning in 2020.

Providing more workers with access to adequate paid family and medical leave is one way to help meet the evolving needs of workers, while also recognizing the importance of caregiving work.

This tax day, we have highlighted a number of challenges that U.S. taxpayers face navigating the current tax filing system and shared some ways to help taxpayers file accurately and expediently, regardless of their work arrangement.

The Future of Work Initiative recently hosted an event to discuss how automation is impacting the labor market, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and potential policy solutions for a rapidly evolving 21st century economy.