# Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service Staffing

**Action Urgency Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Labor Department; Employment and Training Administration |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-08-20 |
| Effective | 2026-10-19 |
| Significant | Yes (EO 12866) |
| CFR parts | 20 CFR 652 |
| Summary | The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) is removing the requirement that States use State merit staff to provide Wagner-Peyser Employment Service (ES) services. This final rule allows States to use the staffing model that provides the required services with the most efficient and cost-effective model for their State. |
| Document number | 2026-16982 |

## Why this score
- Significant rule under EO 12866.
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-16982/wagner-peyser-act-employment-service-staffing). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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