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Compensated Work Sharing Arrangements (Short-Time Compensation) as an Alternative to Layoffs
Congressional Research Service · 2016-11-01 · Reports · 8,501 words
Short-time compensation (STC) is a program within the federal-state unemployment insurance system. In states that have STC programs, workers whose hours are reduced under a formal work sharing plan ma...
Social Services Block Grant: Background and Funding
Congressional Research Service · 2016-11-01 · Reports · 10,640 words
The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) is a flexible source of funds that states use to support a wide variety of social services activities. States have broad discretion over the use of these funds. ...