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Deny Comment Period Extension for Unemployment Compensation NPRM

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration has denied a request to extend the comment period for a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning unemployment compensation. This decision means the original comment deadline remains in effect.

Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for H-2A Nonimmigrants Rule

The Department of Labor issued an interim final rule amending the methodology for determining Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) for H-2A nonimmigrant workers. The rule will use Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) wage data and implement a standard adjustment factor for employer-provided housing, effective October 2, 2025.

Wagner-Peyser Act Staffing Delay for Merit Staffing Compliance

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is delaying the compliance date for the 2023 Wagner-Peyser Act Staffing Final Rule by one year. State grantees must now comply with staffing requirements by January 21, 2027, instead of January 22, 2026.

ETA Ex Parte Communication Meeting Details

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has published details regarding an ex parte communication meeting. This notice provides information about a meeting held concerning RIN 1205-AC21.

Proposed Rule: FY2026 H-2B Visa Numerical Limitation Increase

The Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Department of Labor, is proposing to increase the FY2026 H-2B visa numerical limitation by an additional 64,716 visas. These supplemental visas are intended for American businesses suffering or facing impending irreparable harm and will be distributed in three allocations.