This page explains the standards we apply to what we publish: where our information comes from, how we handle mistakes, how we stay independent and how we label any content that is not our own independent reporting.
What we publish
Workforce Information Council publishes three broad kinds of material:
- Explainers and guides, which set out how something works, for example how the labour force is measured, what a workforce agency does or what a particular law requires.
- News and analysis, which report and put into context recent developments in jobs, pay, employment law and the economy.
- Topic hubs, which organise our articles by subject so readers can find a reliable starting point and then go deeper.
Sourcing
We base our articles on the best available evidence and prefer primary sources over commentary about them. The sources we rely on include:
- official statistics from national statistics offices and labour departments, such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the UK Office for National Statistics;
- publications from governments, regulators, courts and tribunals, including legislation, regulations, rulings and court filings;
- research from universities, international organisations and recognised research bodies;
- company filings, announcements and other public statements, which we treat as the claims of the organisation concerned.
Where a fact, figure or quotation comes from a specific source, we aim to name that source and, where possible, link to it so readers can check it for themselves.
Accuracy and context
Official data is revised and laws change. We aim to make clear what period a figure covers, what it does and does not measure, and when a law or rule takes effect. When the evidence is uncertain or contested, we say so rather than presenting one view as settled.
Corrections and updates
We correct errors of fact as quickly as we can. If you believe something we have published is inaccurate, please contact us through our contact page with the page address and the details. We review every request we receive.
- Where we correct a material error, we update the article.
- Where an article is updated because events have moved on, rather than because it was wrong, we may update the text and the date it was last modified.
- We do not remove articles simply because a subject would prefer they did not exist, but we will review any request that raises a genuine legal, privacy or accuracy concern.
Independence and conflicts of interest
We are an independent publisher and are not affiliated with any government agency. Our editorial choices are not for sale. Where a writer or the site has a relevant interest in a subject, we expect that interest to be disclosed in the article.
Sponsored and contributed content
Any article that is paid for, sponsored or supplied by a third party should be clearly labelled as such, so that readers can tell it apart from our independent reporting. Labelled content is not included in our editorial recommendations.
Information, not advice
Our coverage of employment law, benefits, tax and personal finance is general information. It is not legal, financial or professional advice and may not reflect the rules where you live. Please see our disclaimer for where to find advice on your own situation.
Feedback
We welcome views on our coverage, including subjects we should cover and areas where we could do better. Please use our feedback page.