DOL Recommits to Opinion Letters

DOL recommits to opinion letters

The Biden administration issued a number of opinion letters in recent years, using the method to weigh in on situations mainly involving the FMLA and FLSA.

“Dear DOL”: Labor Department Re-Launches Opinion Letter Program

Seyfarth Synopsis: In a welcome development for employers navigating complex federal employment laws, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced the re-launch of its opinion letter program across several agencies, including the Wage and Hour Division (WHD). In addition to opening the door for members of the regulated community to proactively clarify murky legal questions, the move is likely emblematic of a more carrot, less stick approach in the…

U.S. Department of Labor Expands Opinion Letter Program

U.S. Department of Labor Expands Opinion Letter Program On June 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expanded its opinion letter program, which should provide guidance on areas handled by multiple enforcement agencies within the DOL. Publication of opinion letters is a priority for the Trump administration and this program is evidence of the federal government’s intention to issue more guidance to the public.Opinion Letter Process ehubert…

DOL Opinion Letters: Compliance Help for Businesses

Is the U.S. Department of Labor Finally speaking Your Language? The Opinion Letter Program Explained Frustrated… The post DOL Opinion Letters: Compliance Help for Businesses appeared first on TIme News.