How to Fill Out Form BLS 3020

Form BLS 3020 at a glance

What it is: Multiple Worksite Report-BLS 3020 of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Where and when to file: Complete and fax or mail this form to your State Workforce Agency.

This Multiple Worksite Report (MWR) collects employment and wages by individual work location in this State.

If you operate businesses from more than one location under the Unemployment Insurance Account Number, the MWR supplements your Quarterly Contributions Report.

A filled-in Form BLS 3020 example: a business reports two worksites

Form BLS 3020 example filled out, example: a business reports two worksites
Dana Reyes reports two worksites on the Multiple Worksite Report. Worksite 1 had 12, 14 and 15 employees in months 1, 2 and 3 of the quarter. The picture shows the filled form, and every value in it is made up. The business has two worksites, so the Worksites rows and the Employment and quarterly wages boxes for worksites 3 to 6 stay empty. The Totals add the two worksites for each month and for the quarter's wages.

How to fill out Form BLS 3020, box by box

Account number, quarter and year

Form BLS 3020 example filled out, account number, quarter and year

Enter the Unemployment Insurance Account Number, the Quarter and the Year.

Business Mailing Address

Form BLS 3020 example filled out, business Mailing Address

Review the business name, contact name, and mailing address and make any necessary corrections (Section 2).

Under Business Mailing Address, enter the Business Name, Street Address, City, State and ZIP.

Worksites

Form BLS 3020 example filled out, worksites

Review the name and physical location address for each worksite and make any necessary corrections.

Review the description to be sure it uniquely identifies each worksite (plant name, store number, etc.). If there is no printed description, enter a unique identifier for the site.

Employment and quarterly wages

Form BLS 3020 example filled out, employment and quarterly wages

Enter employment for each month of the quarter. Employment is the total number of full - and part-time employees who worked during or received pay for the pay period which includes the 12th of the month. Include all employees who were subject to Unemployment Insurance laws.

Enter wages paid during the quarter that are subject to State Unemployment Insurance laws, including the portion that exceeds the State's taxable wage base. Round wages to the nearest dollar.

Use the space beside the worksite to explain any large changes in employment and/or wages. Changes might result from store closings, strikes, layoffs, bonuses, seasonal increases or decreases, or similar events.

Totals

Form BLS 3020 example filled out, totals

Complete the Totals section at the end of the list. For each month, sum the number of employees at all worksites. Then sum the wages for the quarter at all worksites.

Except for rounding, these figures MUST agree with the totals on your Employer's Quarterly Contribution Report.

Contact person

Form BLS 3020 example filled out, contact person

Enter the Contact Person Name and Phone Number.

More rules for Form BLS 3020

Your agency contact information can be found here: https://www.bls.gov/respondents/mwr/state-contacts.htm

If your situation is different

A worksite has been sold, closed, or is otherwise inactive

If a worksite has been sold, closed, or is otherwise inactive, use the space beside the worksite to show the date closed or sold; (b) if sold, the name of the company that bought the business at that worksite; and (c) the purchaser's U.I. Number, if you know it.

The list in Section 3 is missing a worksite

Is the list in Section 3 complete? That is, does the business operate any worksites using this U.I. Number that do not appear on the form, such as newly-opened worksites or newly-acquired worksites?

Provide the following information for each additional worksite. You may use available blank lines or attach a separate page.

The business name, street or physical location address (NO POST OFFICE BOXES), city, state, and zip code; a unique description or identifier for each worksite (e.g., plant name, store number, or similar description); the number of employees for each month of the quarter, and quarterly wages.

The county, township, city, independent city, or similar geographic area in which the worksite is located; the main business activity at the worksite.

In addition, if you purchased any of these worksites from another company, please provide: the name of the company that sold the worksite; the effective date of the sale, and the seller's U.I. Number, if you know it.

Common questions about Form BLS 3020

What is BLS 3020?

Multiple Worksite Report-BLS 3020 of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data from the MWR enable the agency to monitor and analyze conditions of business activities by geographic area and industry in this State.

Where do I file it?

Complete and fax or mail this form to your State Workforce Agency.

Sources

[1] Multiple Worksite Report-BLS 3020, Bureau of Labor Statistics (the Official source link on this page).

Form Bls 3020 PDF Details

The Multiple Worksite Report (MWR), formally known as the BLS 3020 form, plays a crucial role in gathering detailed employment and wage information across different worksites within a state. This form, approved and in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, particularly functions under the jurisdiction of Nevada State Law, showcasing a collective effort to maintain comprehensive and accurate labor market data. Employers operating multiple business locations under a single Unemployment Insurance Account Number are mandated to complete this report, ensuring that their submission aligns with the totals reported in their Quarterly Contributions Report (Form NUCS-4072). The form not only aids in the correction and updating of business and contact information but also in specifying employment and wage details for each worksite. It includes a section for explaining significant changes in employment numbers or wages, such as store closings or seasonal variations, thereby contributing to the accurate portrayal of labor market dynamics. Moreover, new or acquired worksites not previously listed require addition, underscoring the form's role in capturing the evolving landscape of business operations. Completed in collaboration with the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation, the MWR reinforces the state's capacity to analyze business activities by geographic area and industry, feeding into broader statistical and unemployment insurance purposes.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameForm Bls 3020
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields74
Avg. time to fill out30 sec
Other namesWorksite, MWR, WORKSITES, multiple worksite report instructions