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that agencies enable the public to request that significant guidance documents be created, reconsidered, modified or rescinded. To petition for a significant guidance document to be created, modified, reconsidered, or rescinded, email the Department of Labor.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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Families First Coronavirus Response Act Questions and Answers
Employer contributions to group life policy may be excluded from regular rate under 7 (e)
One type of referral bonus may excluded fro regular rate under 7(e) but certain other types must be included
Longevity bonus must be included in regular rate because it is required. It could perhaps be excluded under 7(e) if only authorized and not based on production
Public notice that OFLC will be submitting PERM certifications electronically through June 30, 2020, with instructions to stakeholders on submitting to USCIS
This Field Assistance Bulletin provides guidance to WHD field staff regarding the temporary non-enforcement period applicable to the FFCRA.
To announce the publication of the Apprenticeship Programs, Labor Standards for Registration, Amendment of Regulations Final Rule in the Federal Register on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=569
Statement on OFLC's operating status i If employers are FAQs address impacts to OFLC operations and employers due to COVID-19 and how to address certain situations.
Clarifies that Caterpillar Model 3306 PCNA diesel engines installed in permissible equipment bearing approval plates (7E-B003) are approved for use in permissible equipment even though the approval plates indicate the engines are approved only as Category B (nonpermissible) engines.
Addresses bleeder system examinations in accordance with both the weekly examination requirements under 30 C.F.R. § 75.364(a)(2) and the preshift examination requirements under 30 C.F.R. § 75.360.
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