Biden Weighs in on Unemployment Pay Blamed for Worker Shortage

President Joe Biden said that the federal response to complaints from employers of a worker shortage will include a clarification that workers can’t turn down a suitable job offer and still get unemployment benefits.

The U.S. Department of Labor was directed to send a guidance letter to state unemployment agencies this week clarifying the rules about accepting suitable job offers, according to a White House fact sheet. It’s part of a broader effort Biden laid out in a Monday press conference, aimed at encouraging people to return to work while providing support to those who still need it.

Although ...