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Kansas September Labor Report Suspended Due to Federal Shutdown

The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) has suspended the release of its September jobs and unemployment data due to a federal government shutdown. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) suspended data collection and dissemination activities as of October 1, 2025, preventing the scheduled release of the report.

Kansas Labor Report Delayed Due to Federal Funding Lapse

The Kansas Department of Labor announced that Bureau of Labor Statistics operations have resumed after a federal funding lapse. Consequently, the October 2025 Kansas Labor Report, including jobs and unemployment data, has been delayed and will be released at a later date.

State Labor YouTube Video Content Guidance

The Kansas Department of Labor has issued guidance regarding the use of YouTube videos for employee training and communication. This guidance aims to clarify best practices for employers utilizing video content in the workplace.

Kansas Labor Report November 2025 Released

The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) has released its November 2025 Kansas Labor Report. Due to a lapse in federal funding and a government shutdown, separate October and November reports will not be published; October's establishment survey data will be combined with November's.

Kansas Labor Report December 2025 Released

The Kansas Department of Labor has released its December 2025 Labor Report. The department also indicated that the schedule for the 2026 Labor Report releases has not yet been published.