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Labor Market Review, MSA Data Released September 25, 2020

Online Spanish accessibility coming soon for individuals filing or certifying for Unemployment Insurance benefits

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) is currently in the process of updating the Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) to be fully available in Spanish. Claimants who indicate Spanish as their preferred language will start to see system features, including filing an initial claim, available in Spanish starting September 30^th.

Online inquiry form now available for individuals filing a charge of discrimination

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) Human Rights Bureau (HRB) has launched a new online initial inquiry form for individuals who have complaints of discrimination and/or harassment in employment, housing, credit, and or public accommodations. The inquiry form located on the NMDWS website (https://www.dws.state.nm.us/Filing-a-Charge-of-Discrimination) is the first step an individual must take if they feel they have been discriminated against based on a protected class.

Three State Agencies Release Request for Information for Energy Transition Act Proposals

The New Mexico Departments of Economic Development, Indian Affairs, and Workforce Solutions, in cooperation with local Committee conveners, are partnering to solicit Requests for Information (RFI) from parties interested in working with the state to diversify the economy of San Juan County.