| Update Applicable to: | Effective Date |
| All Employers | Immediately |
What happened?
On June 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) launched an expanded Opinion Letter Program across five key agencies. This initiative provides official written guidance on how federal labor laws apply to specific workplace situations, helping employers and workers better understand their rights and responsibilities.
Overview:
The Program: This program is part of DOL’s broader effort to make labor law compliance more accessible, consistent, and transparent.
- Clear Legal Guidance: Employers can request written interpretations of labor laws tailored to real-world scenarios.
- Risk Reduction: Opinion letters can support good faith defenses in audits or legal disputes.
- Transparency: All letters are published so others can benefit from the guidance.
Participating Agencies:
- Wage and Hour Division (WHD)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)
- Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS)
- Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
Access and Submissions: The DOL Opinion Letters Webpage offers access to past letters and instructions for submitting new requests.
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