ETA
Federal agency responsible for regulations under ETA.
16 regulationsExercise of Time-Limited Authority to Increase the Fiscal Year 2026 Numerical Limitation for the H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Program
The federal government is proposing to temporarily increase the number of foreign workers allowed to fill seasonal jobs in non-farm industries like hospitality and landscaping for 2026. This regulation would let employers hire more temporary workers from outside the U.S. when they say they cannot find enough American workers for these positions.
Wagner-Peyser Act Staffing, Delay of Merit Staffing Compliance Date
This federal rule delays the deadline for state employment agencies to adopt merit-based staffing practices under the Wagner-Peyser Act, which funds job placement services across the country. The postponement gives states more time to hire and promote workers based on qualifications rather than other factors, affecting how employment offices operate and serve job seekers.
Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States
This regulation sets rules for how much foreign workers on temporary H-2A visas must be paid when doing non-farming jobs in the United States. The government is establishing a methodology to calculate fair wage rates to ensure these temporary workers aren't paid less than American workers doing the same jobs.
Rescission of Workforce Investment Act Regulations
The Department of Labor is canceling old federal rules that governed job training and workforce development programs. This change affects how states and local areas run programs that help people find jobs and get training for new careers.
Federal-State Unemployment Compensation Program; Data Availability
The federal government is proposing new rules to make unemployment compensation data more available to the public and researchers. This could help people better understand jobless rates, economic trends, and how unemployment benefits are working across different states.
Recission of Final Rule: Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States
The federal government is proposing to cancel a rule that had strengthened protections for temporary agricultural workers in the United States. This action would remove safeguards that were designed to improve wages, working conditions, and fair treatment for farmworkers hired on a temporary basis.
Prohibiting Illegal Discrimination in Registered Apprenticeship Programs
The federal government is proposing new rules to ensure that apprenticeship programs registered with the government do not discriminate against people based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other protected characteristics. This regulation aims to make sure all qualified people have fair access to apprenticeships, which are paid training programs that help people learn skilled trades.
Rescission of Workforce Investment Act Regulations
The federal government is canceling old rules about job training programs that were created under the Workforce Investment Act. This change could affect how job training money is distributed and how employment services are provided to workers looking for jobs or career changes.
Obsolete Grant and Contract Regulations
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is removing outdated rules that used to govern how federal grants and contracts were managed. This cleanup eliminates confusing or unnecessary requirements that no longer apply, making it easier for organizations to work with federal job training and employment programs.
Rescission of Coordinated Enforcement Regulations
The Department of Labor is proposing to eliminate rules that required different federal agencies to work together when enforcing workplace laws. This change could affect how the government investigates and penalizes companies that break employment rules.
Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service Staffing
This proposed rule changes how the federal government staffs employment service offices that help people find jobs. The regulation affects the Employment Service, a nationwide network of offices that connect job seekers with employers and provide career services.
Adjudication of Temporary and Seasonal Need for Herding and Production of Livestock on the Range Applications under the H2A Program
This regulation sets rules for how farms can hire temporary foreign workers through the H2A visa program specifically for herding livestock and seasonal farm production work. It establishes a process for approving applications from ranchers and farmers who need extra help during busy seasons and determines what requirements these employers must meet.