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Vol. 1 · No. 1084

Monday, August 24, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · RIN:1205-AC22

Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service Staffing

Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration — observed across 2 documents over 415 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The federal government is updating its rules on staffing levels for state employment offices that help connect job seekers with employers. Starting October 19, your local employment office might adjust its hours or services due to these staffing changes, so check locally to see how it affects your ability to find and recruit workers.

First seen

Jul 1, 2025

Last seen

Aug 20, 2026

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

415d

Effective on

Monday, October 19, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Jul 1, 2025

    Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service Staffing

    #2025-12275

  2. Final·Aug 20, 2026·91 FR 54024

    Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service Staffing

    effective Oct 19, 2026#2026-16982