On October 26, 2009, Barrett Business Services, Inc. (the "Company"), issued a news release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, and limited financial guidance for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2009. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits: The following exhibit is furnished with this Form 8-K:

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.