Background

PlainLabor is a data journalism portal that examines U.S. labor market statistics across states and industries. The team draws from public government data, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) JOLTS, CPS, and CES programs, the Department of Labor's public datasets, and Census CPS ASEC, to produce clear analyses and visualizations. Every analysis is compiled from primary source data and reviewed by the editorial team. The team maintains editorial independence by not accepting payment from any covered entity.

How to use this site

PlainLabor publishes reference material, data-driven pages, and explanatory tools. Use the source information, assumptions, limitations, and methodology shown on the individual page to decide whether it fits your situation.

Published information can summarize source data or provide an estimate; it is not professional financial, medical, legal, or engineering advice. For an important decision, compare the relevant page with a primary source or a qualified professional.

How information is presented

Pages that present data or estimates identify the available source, method, and material limitations. Results can differ from real-world outcomes because inputs, rules, rates, rounding, data coverage, and individual circumstances vary.

The methodology page explains the site-level approach and limitations. Check the source information on the page you are using rather than treating site-wide wording as a substitute for the current source.

Feedback

If you find an error, stale figure, or missing context on any page we publish, please use the contact page or write to hello@plainlabor.com with the URL and the issue.

Areas of focus

• labor statistics
• job openings and turnover
• public dataset analysis

Contact and identity

• Email: hello@plainlabor.com
• Publisher: https://plainlabor.com