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he Department of Labor (DOL) is expanding efforts to assist employers with compliance matters by issuing opinion letters, according to a recent announcement from the agency.F
ive enforcement agencies within the DOL will be involved with the expanded program, including the Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Employee Benefits Security Administration. Some agencies may provide other forms of guidance, such as advisory opinions or letters of interpretation, as part of the program.O
pinion letters explain how these agencies enforce federal laws and regulations in the case of specific workplace situations. Though the first Trump administration