On May 29, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued four opinion letters to help employers understand several federal labor laws:
- DOL Addresses Compensability of Meal Periods When Employees Voluntarily Leave Worksite
- DOL Addresses Overtime Implications for Exempt Employees Performing Additional Hourly Work
- DOL Clarifies Overtime Requirements for Quarterly Bonus Pools
- DOL Clarifies Preshift Activities, Waiting Time, De Minimis Doctrine and Rounding Practices in Hospital Settings
You can access the DOL’s opinion letters page to search past guidance on a wide variety of employment issues.
Contact us with any questions or for support with your workforce planning and compliance.