OMB control number
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Business Supplement (QBS)
OMB 1220-0198 · DOL/BLS.
OMB 1220-0198
Through the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Business Supplement (QBS), BLS can capture information on the impact of specific events on the U.S. economy in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Information collected by the QBS allows stakeholders and data users to better understand and evaluate the impact of these events on the economy in a timely manner, allowing policy makers to be able to make informed decisions.
The latest form for Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Business Supplement (QBS) expires 2027-09-30 and is listed under ICR 202401-1220-003.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 Form QBS-2024-1 QBS-2024-1 - Business Response Survey on Telework, Hiring, and Vacancies | Form and Instruction |
 QBS_Supporting_Statement_Part_A_2024.docx | Supporting Statement A |
| FR1_1220-0198_(01-11-24).pdf | Supplementary Document |
| 29 USC 1&2.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| QBS_Supporting_Statement_Part_B_2024.docx | Supporting Statement B |
 QBS-2024-1 - Business Response Survey on Telework, Hiring, and Vacancies |
Form and Instruction |
All Historical Document Collections
| Reference | Filing | Received | Concluded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202401-1220-003 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2024-04-08 | Approved with change | |
| 202304-1220-001 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2023-04-26 | Approved with change | |
| 202207-1220-004 | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection | 2022-07-28 | Approved without change | |
| 202205-1220-002 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2022-05-17 | Approved with change | |
| 202108-1220-002 | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection | 2021-08-31 | Approved without change | |
| 202104-1220-003 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2021-05-03 | Approved with change |