1 Jul 2025
💼Proposed Rule on Employment Service Staffing Flexibility by DOL
Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service Staffing
Summary
The Department of Labor (Department) is proposing to remove the requirement that States use State merit staff to provide Wagner- Peyser Employment Service (ES) services. This deregulatory action would allow States to use the staffing model that provides the required services with the most efficient model for their State. This summary can be found at www.regulations.gov by searching by the RIN: 1205-AC22.
Agencies
- Labor Department
- Employment and Training Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed regulation eliminates the requirement for states to use State merit staff to deliver Employment Service services, providing states with flexibility in staffing models. This could lead to more cost-effective service delivery and align with local efficiencies, impacting labor market employment programs significantly.