Overview
Explore research-based insights on emerging labor-related issues. The Trending Research page presents syntheses that use CLEAR’s rapid review procedures to deliver timely and relevant reviews of evidence on topics while they are most needed. These reviews are not continuous; they are finite, targeted efforts designed to quickly summarize emerging research and provide timely, actionable insights for decision-makers.
CLEAR can conduct rapid evidence reviews to quickly summarize emergent research on potentially promising strategies. These reviews help policymakers, program administrators, government agencies, and others make evidence-based decisions in response to pressing or disruptive labor issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
This rapid evidence review summarizes recent literature on Long COVID's influence on participation in the U.S. labor force and identifies strategies that may support remaining at or returning to work for individuals affected by Long COVID.
March, 2024
Remote compliance assistance and enforcement strategies
This rapid evidence review summarizes three strategies regulatory agencies might use to support employers and workers when in-person inspections may not be preferable or possible: targeted enforcement, compliance assistance, and self-monitoring programs.
June, 2022
Worker health and safety during COVID-19
This rapid evidence review summarizes strategies employers can use to protect workers’ health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
September, 2021
Emergency employee retention strategies in response to COVID-19
This rapid evidence review summarizes three strategies governments and businesses can use to retain employees during economic downturns: work share or short-time compensation, furlough, and employment protection programs.
March, 2021
Emergency response strategies in past pandemics
This rapid evidence review summarizes existing evidence on programs and strategies intended to promote reemployment and job retention or to encourage health and safety practices in response to previous pandemics in other countries.
February, 2021