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that agencies enable the public to request that significant guidance documents be created, reconsidered, modified or rescinded. To petition for a significant guidance document to be created, modified, reconsidered, or rescinded, email the Department of Labor.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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Face protection for phlebotomists, exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. - [1910.1030]
Requirements for spill containment mats under retail displays of lawn and garden chemicals within stores. - [1910.120; 1910.1200]
An error in the 1910.1000 Z-Tables. - [1910.1000]
The use of the load engaging means in an elevated position for use as a work table for the prevention and control of ergonomic hazards. - [1910.178]
This letter provides guidance on substance abuse; and the termination for substance abuse.
OSHA regulation requiring foot protection for employees exposed to falling object hazards. - [1926.95]
This letter provides guidance on return to work or "Fitness for duty" certifications; and returning to work.
Where the registered nurses receive their full guaranteed salary which is not subect to reduction because of variations in the quality or quantity of work, they would qualify for the bona fide professional exemption. They may receive an additional productivity bonus which does not affect their exempt status.
City employees working in another department may volunteer as firefighters outside their normal working hours.
Section that requires the employer to insure that apparel worn by employees not increase the injury should they be exposed to flame. - [1910.269]
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