One in five American workers need a government license in order to work. While some licensing schemes might be better justified than others on plausible health and safety grounds, occupational ...

A report published early this month found that easing licensing requirements for physicians increases patient access to healthcare, especially among older people, and reduces cost barriers to ...

States are looking to overhaul their occupational licensing laws, the regulations that require people to be registered with a state or local government before they are allowed to work in a particular ...

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Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - Legal Corner answers viewers’ civil legal questions. QUESTION: I have an occupational license, does that mean that I do not need a contractor’s license in Louisiana? ANSWER: ...

Being employed has proven to reduce the chances that people who have recently left prison will reoffend. But for many, jobs that require a state license or certificate can be difficult or even ...

The General Assembly of Virginia this month approved a proposal to recognize out-of-state occupational licenses and work experience as per se qualifications for in-state credentials. To qualify, the ...