Federal Register: Labor Dept. Employment & Training Administration Issues Final Rule on Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service Staffing
August 20, 2026
August 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is removing the requirement that States use State merit staff to provide Wagner-Peyser Employment Service (ES) services. This final rule allows States to use the staffing model that provides the required services with the most efficient and cost-effective model for their State.
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is removing the requirement that States use State merit staff to provide Wagner-Peyser Employment Service (ES) services. This final rule allows States to use the staffing model that provides the required services with the most efficient and cost-effective model for their State.