The default file name for the Multiple Worksite report is <Site ID>MWR.txt.
The file is a fixed-width file. There is one record per reporting unit (worksite). Each record is 350 characters long.
The following table lists the positions, lengths, field names, descriptions, and data sources or valid values for the Multiple Worksite report.
|
Position |
Length |
Field Name |
Description |
Data Source or Valid Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1–2 |
2 |
Program Code |
Identifies whether the file is a Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Multiple Worksite Report. |
The valid value is 02. |
|
3 |
1 |
Record Type |
Identifies whether each line is a worksite detail record within the MWR file format. |
The valid value is 2. |
|
4–5 |
2 |
Reference State (FIPS code) |
The FIPS numeric code identifying the state. |
The valid value is 50. |
|
6–15 |
10 |
UI Account Number |
The seven-digit account number assigned to the employer by VDOL. |
Retrieved from the Employer VDOL Account Number field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Setup - Employer page. |
|
16–20 |
5 |
Reporting Unit Number |
The five-digit numeric reporting unit number assigned by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to identify this worksite in the Multiple Worksite Report (MWR) electronic file. |
Retrieved from the Reporting Unit Number field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Setup - Multiple Worksite page. |
|
21–29 |
9 |
Employer Identification Number (FEIN) |
The employer's nine-digit federal employer identification number. |
Retrieved from the Federal Identification Number (EIN) field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Setup - Employer page. |
|
30–64 |
35 |
Trade Name |
The operating or trade name of the worksite, if different from the legal name. |
Retrieved from the Trade Name field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Setup - Multiple Worksite page. |
|
65–99 |
35 |
Street Address |
The street address of the worksite location. |
Retrieved from the Street Address field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Setup - Multiple Worksite page. |
|
100–129 |
30 |
City |
The city in which the worksite is located. |
Retrieved from the City field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Setup - Multiple Worksite page. |
|
130–131 |
2 |
State |
The two-letter state abbreviation for the worksite location. |
Retrieved from the State field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Setup - Multiple Worksite page. |
|
132–136 |
5 |
ZIP Code |
The five-digit ZIP code for the worksite. |
Retrieved from the Zip field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Setup - Multiple Worksite page. |
|
137–140 |
4 |
ZIP+4 Extension |
The four-digit ZIP+4 extension for the worksite address. |
Retrieved from the Zip Ext field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Setup - Multiple Worksite page. |
|
141–142 |
2 |
Filler |
Leave blank |
spaces |
|
143–144 |
2 |
Primary Comment Code |
An optional two-character BLS-defined code that explains a significant change in employment or wages at this worksite (for example, a strike or ownership change). |
Retrieved from the Primary Comment Code field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Setup - Multiple Worksite page. |
|
145–146 |
2 |
Secondary Comment Code |
An optional second two-character BLS comment code, used when more than one change event applies to the worksite in the reporting quarter. |
Retrieved from the Secondary Comment Code field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Setup - Multiple Worksite page. |
|
147–148 |
2 |
Third Comment Code |
An optional third two-character BLS comment code, used when a third change event applies to the worksite in the reporting quarter. |
Retrieved from the Third Comment Code field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Setup - Multiple Worksite page. |
|
149–152 |
4 |
Reference Year |
The reporting year for the record. |
Retrieved from the Reporting Year field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Load page. |
|
153 |
1 |
Reference Quarter |
The quarter within the reporting year. |
Retrieved from the Reporting Quarter field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Load page. |
|
154–188 |
35 |
Legal Name |
The legal business name of the worksite location as registered with the state. |
Retrieved from the Legal Name field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Setup - Multiple Worksite page. |
|
189–223 |
35 |
Worksite Description |
A descriptive label for the worksite (for example, the building name or department name). |
Retrieved from the Worksite Description field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Setup - Multiple Worksite page. |
|
224–229 |
6 |
Month 1 Employment Count |
The count of employees from the Quarterly Wage report whose assigned location matches this worksite and who were active in the pay run covering the 12th day of the first month of the quarter. |
System-calculated. The valid value is the count of employees from the Quarterly Wage report whose assigned location matches this worksite and who were active in the pay run covering the 12th day of the first month of the quarter. |
|
230–235 |
6 |
Month 2 Employment Count |
The count of employees from the Quarterly Wage report whose assigned location matches this worksite and who were active in the pay run covering the 12th day of the second month of the quarter. |
System-calculated. The valid value is the count of employees from the Quarterly Wage report whose assigned location matches this worksite and who were active in the pay run covering the 12th day of the second month of the quarter. |
|
236–241 |
6 |
Month 3 Employment Count |
The count of employees from the Quarterly Wage report whose assigned location matches this worksite and who were active in the pay run covering the 12th day of the third month of the quarter. |
System-calculated. The valid value is the count of employees from the Quarterly Wage report whose assigned location matches this worksite and who were active in the pay run covering the 12th day of the third month of the quarter. |
|
242–251 |
10 |
Quarterly Wages |
The sum of the Gross Wages field from all Employee (S) records in the Quarterly Wage report whose assigned location matches this worksite. |
System-calculated. The valid value is the sum of the Gross Wages field from all Employee (S) records in the Quarterly Wage report whose assigned location matches this worksite. |
|
252–301 |
50 |
Comments |
Additional comments about the worksite or changes reported for the quarter. |
Retrieved from the Comments field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Setup - Multiple Worksite page. |
|
302–322 |
21 |
Worksite Identification Code |
A unique identifier for the worksite. |
Retrieved from the Worksite Code field on the VT Quarterly Wage Report - Setup - Multiple Worksite page. |
|
323–350 |
28 |
Filler |
Leave blank |
spaces |