ETAProposed Rule

Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service Staffing

Labor & WorkplaceEducation

Summary

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.

Key Points

  • 1The rule updates staffing requirements for state employment service offices that receive federal funding
  • 2It affects job seekers who use public employment services to find work and get career counseling
  • 3State workforce agencies will need to follow new guidelines about how many staff members they employ and what qualifications those staff should have
  • 4The public has until September 3, 2025 to submit comments about whether this rule is a good idea
  • 5This is still a proposed rule, meaning it hasn't been finalized yet and could change based on public feedback

Key Dates

Published

July 1, 2025

Comment Deadline

September 3, 2025

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