Announcement
On November 24, 2023, the Department published the Wagner-Peyser Act Staffing Final Rule at 88 FR 82658. The final rule requires states to use state merit staff to provide Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service (ES) services, including ES to migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW). The final rule also makes changes to 20 CFR parts 651, 652, 653, 654, and 658 to strengthen ES states provide to MSFWs and to enhance worker protections. For more information, Training and Employment Notice No. 10-23 and a webcast on WorkforceGPS, which provide a summary of the changes.
The U.S. Department of Labor drew upon the authority of the Wagner-Peyser Act to codify the requirements of the Richey Order. The regulations governing the Monitor Advocate System are found at 20 CFR 651.10, 20 CFR 653, 20 CFR 654, and 20 CFR 658.
Most frequently used citations
20 CFR 653 - SERVICES OF THE WAGNER-PEYSER ACT EMPLOYMENT SERVICE SYSTEM
Frequently used 653 citations:
- 20 CFR 653.107 Outreach and Agricultural Outreach Plan
- 20 CFR 653.108 State Workforce Agency and State Monitor Advocate responsibilities
- 20 CFR 653 Subpart F - Agricultural Recruitment System for U.S. Workers (ARS)
- 20 CFR 653.503 Field checks
20 CFR 654 Subpart E-Housing for Farmworkers
20 CFR 658.602 Employment and Training Administration National Office Responsibility
20 CFR 658.603 Employment and Training Administration Regional Office Responsibility