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n Monday, June 2, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the relaunch and expansion of its opinion letter program. This move reinstates a valuable compliance tool for employers, particularly those navigating complex wage-and-hour for Family and Medical Leave Act regulations.
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;DR: The DOL has revived and broadened its opinion letter program across multiple sub-agencies. For employers, this means increased opportunities to obtain clear, written guidance directly from the DOL, potentially mitigating legal risks. This initiative signals a return to a more proactive, employer-focused regulatory approach, reminiscent of strategies employed during previous Republican administrations. D
OL Opinion Letters Are Back—And Employers