JD Supra

DOL Issues Six Opinion Letters Interpreting the FLSA and FMLA

On January 5, 2026, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued six opinion letters designed to ...
JD Supra

The Commute Counts: DOL Confirms FMLA Leave Extends to Travel Time

The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has resolved a long-standing and frequently litigated issue under the Family and ...
PLANADVISER

Third DOL Amicus Brief Sides With Employers

Once again, the DOL argues that choosing how to allocate forfeitures cannot constitute a fiduciary breach under the Employee ...
planadviser.com

DOL Files Amicus Brief in Support of Companies in 401(k) Plan Forfeiture Complaints

In filing an amicus brief to an appeal involving HP Inc., the Department of Labor offered guidance on an issue that has prompted dozens of new cases this year. The U.S. Department of Labor filed a ...
National Association of Plan Advisors

DOL Submits Proposed Rule on Alternative Investments in 401(k)s

With a deadline ticking, the Department of Labor has submitted for review a proposed rule that would clarify its position on alternative assets and the appropriate fiduciary process.
The National Law Review

Texas Court Strikes Down DOL Salary Threshold Increase; DOL Appeals

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
HR Dive

DOL orders staff not to enforce Biden-era independent contractor rule

As with other DOL regulations adopted during the Biden administration, the Trump administration seems poised to ditch the independent contractor rule. A shift on the subject would extend a regulatory ...