September 2021 | Issue 2
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Member Resources
The upcoming Annual Meeting will address a range of policy topics through engaging dialogue between members and various stakeholders. Below are a few resource articles providing a starting point to several of the planned session discussions.
Fair Chance Licensing Policies Across States
Approximately 1 in 3 American adults have been arrested before they reach the age of 23, creating employment challenges for individuals seeking opportunities requiring licensing. Licensing regulations, including a blanket prohibition on individuals with any criminal convictions and those with "good moral character" clauses, contribute to the inability of a large population segment to find work in certain fields. To address these challenges, some states have begun to implement "fair chance" licensing practices. To learn more about these efforts, click below.
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Will the Pandemic Add States to the Nurse Licensure Compact?
During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic some states opted to temporarily waive licensing requirements allowing for traveling nurses to assist with worker shortages. This experience has some states considering ways to maintain access to a national nursing supply. One option, the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), a multistate agreement that allows nurses the portability of their license between participating states. As of May 2021, 34 states and Guam participate in the compact. Is your state a part of this compact? To learn more about the NLC and the its role in the pandemic, click below.
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Advancing Worker Equity at the U.S. Department of Labor
CSG West is proud partner of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) State Exchange on Employment & Disability (SEED). ODEP, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the Women's Bureau, and the DOL are extending an invitation to participate in an national online dialogue addressing the advancement of worker equity. Input is requested by October 1 with an emphasis on feedback from state and local government officials. To learn more and share your thoughts, click below.
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Insights into the Current Labor Shortage
There is no shortage of perspectives related to the current labor shortage. Anecdotal reports seem to indicate an extreme lack of people able to fill jobs, but is there more to consider? Click below for a review of two perspectives offered by the Economic Policy Institute and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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