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The report describes the methods used by Abt Associates in conducting the Worker Classification Knowledge Survey for the Department of Labor. The Worker Classification Knowledge Survey is a dual-frame telephone survey that measures American workers’ knowledge about their current job classification and their knowledge about the rights and benefits associated with their job status. Abt conducted this study in support of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Misclassification Initiative and its efforts to promote fair hiring practices and access to critical workplace benefits, opportunities, and protections.

Drawing samples from both landline and cell phone random-digit dialing (RDD) frames, the survey obtained interviews with a nationally representative sample of 8,503 American workers. Interviews were conducted from August 26, 2014, to March 9, 2015, in English and Spanish. The balance of this report contains five sections. Section 2 describes the sample design, including the target population and respondent selection processes. Section 3 summarizes the questionnaire development and pilot survey process. Section 4 describes the data collection protocol, Section 5 describes the weighting procedures, and Section 6 provides final disposition and response rates. Section 7 analyzes nonresponse.

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Daley, K., Kolenikov, S., Schalk, M., Baugher, M., Pacer, J., Klerman, J., Dunton, L. (2016). Abt Associates. Worker Classification Knowledge Survey Volume II - Methodology Report. Chief Evaluation Office, U.S. Department of Labor.

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