Policy Papers

HIRED prepares position papers to guide development of public policy related to employment issues. Below are some of the papers written by HIRED:

Changes Necessary for MFIP to Help Families Out of Poverty (March 2008)
It is HIRED’s position that changes in MFIP regulations, an increase in the minimum wage and policies to encourage the creation of living wage jobs are necessary. Click here for a PDF of the full text version.

Private Sector Involvement in Workforce Development (May 2006)
It is HIRED's position that the private sector should be increasingly involved in workforce development. Click here for a PDF of the full text version.

Working Families Require Affordable, Quality Child Care (June 2008)
It is HIRED’s position that families working to become independent of public assistance need access to affordable, quality child care. Click here for a PDF of the full text version.

Efficient Workforce Development System Requires Public Support (June 2008)
It is HIRED’s position that an efficient workforce development system is essential and requires public support. Click here for a PDF of the full text version.