Labor Surplus Spots Named: Perks for FY 2026 Hiring
Published Date: 10/1/2025
Notice
Summary
Hey job seekers and businesses! The government just released the new Labor Surplus Area list for Fiscal Year 2026, showing which areas have extra workers looking for jobs. This update helps companies get special hiring perks when they work in these areas, starting soon—so keep an eye out for new opportunities and deadlines!
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2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
LSA list published for FY2026
The Department of Labor announced the annual Labor Surplus Area (LSA) list for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The notice says the list shows which areas have extra workers and that it helps companies get special hiring perks when they work in those areas.
List shows areas with extra workers
The FY2026 LSA list identifies geographic areas that have extra workers looking for jobs. Job seekers and the public can use the list to see where surplus labor is located for Fiscal Year 2026.
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