States Gain Freedom in Employment Service Staffing
Published Date: 7/1/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Department of Labor wants to give States more freedom in how they staff Wagner-Peyser Employment Services. Instead of forcing States to use State merit staff, they can now choose the most efficient way to get the job done. This change aims to save time and money while keeping services strong for job seekers everywhere.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
States Gain Staffing Flexibility for Employment Services
If you use Wagner-Peyser Employment Services, your State could stop requiring State merit staff and choose whatever staffing model it considers most efficient to provide those services. The Department of Labor says this change is meant to save time and money while keeping services strong for job seekers everywhere.
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