Guidance Search
The Department of Labor provides this guidance search tool as a single, searchable location where users may search for guidance issued by any of the Department’s agencies, including significant guidance documents under Executive Order 12866. Individual guidance documents are maintained on the various agency websites, and if you know what agency you are looking for, you may also find guidance by navigating directly to that agency’s website. The Code of Federal Regulations and the Federal Register, which are not maintained by the Department, also include some of the Department’s interpretations of law and similar material.
OMB’s Final Bulletin for Agency Good Guidance Practices establishes policies and procedures for the development, issuance, and use of significant guidance documents by Executive Branch departments, including requiring that agencies enable the public to request that significant guidance documents be created, reconsidered, modified or rescinded. To petition for a significant guidance document to be created, modified, reconsidered, or rescinded, email the Department of Labor. Petitions should identify the specific guidance document by name and include your reason(s) for the request.
On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued the “Executive Order on Revocation of Certain Executive Orders Concerning Federal Regulation.” In response, the Department issued a final rule January 27, 2021 to rescind its August 28, 2020 rule on guidance documents.
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Whether propane gas service center drivers qualify for exemption under section 7(i) or 13(a)(1) of the FLSA.
Guardrail requirements for two point suspension scaffolds. - [1926.451; 1926.451(b)(3); 1926.451(g)(1)(ii); 1926.451(g)(1)(vi); 1926.451(g)(4)(i)]
Whether a specifc sick/vacation leave plan qualifies as a bona fide plan under the regulations implementing section 13(a)(1) of the FLSA.
Request for OSHA national policy banning guns from the workplace and OSHA enforcement policy regarding workplace violence.
This letter examines whether Loss Prevention Managers employed by a large retail business qualify for the administrative exemption under the FLSA Section 13(a)(1).
Exempt status under the FLSA of your Case Managers who work with people who have developmental disabilities
An otherwise exempt execuitve manager who performs the duties described in the letter would remain exempt.
When protective measures must be installed after a hole is created on a construction worksite. - [1926.500; 1926.500(b); 1926.501; 1926.501(b)(4)]
Use of fixed ladders constructed prior to the effective date of 29 CFR 1926 - Subpart X. - [1926.1053; 1926.1053(a)(4)(i); 1926.1053(a)(6)(i); 1926.1053(a)(18); 1926.1053(a)(19); 1926.1060]
Conditions allowing the use of insulating gloves without the use of insulating sleeves when working on or near exposed energized parts. - [1910.269; 1910.269(l); 1910.269(l)(2)(i); 1910.269(l)(3); 1910.269(l)(3)(i); 1910.269(l)(3)(ii)]
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