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What will be the impact on the next jobs report following the data mishap by end of 2024?
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Official jobs report release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
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US Labor Department Admits Jobs Data Mishap Due to Technical Glitch on August 21
Aug 28, 2024, 02:17 PM
The US Labor Department has acknowledged a mishap in the release of jobs data due to a technical glitch. This glitch delayed the publication of preliminary benchmark revisions to payroll numbers on August 21, forcing staff to manually upload the data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is implementing new safeguards to ensure equal data access following the delay. A spokesperson confirmed that staff provided payroll data to callers before the public release.
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