Labor Dept Drops Plan to Scrap Old Policy Guides
Published Date: 10/7/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Department of Labor is officially stopping its plan to remove certain policy statements that weren’t made through the usual public rulemaking process. This means workers, employers, and legal folks can keep relying on these helpful guides for now. The withdrawal took effect on October 6, 2026, with no new costs or changes for anyone.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
DOL Keeps FLSA Interpretive Guidance in CFR
You can keep relying on the Department of Labor’s interpretive guidance and policy statements that appear in Title 29, Chapter V, Subchapter B (parts 775–795) because the Department withdrew its July 2, 2025 proposed rule. The withdrawal is effective October 6, 2026 and means the Department will not remove those parts from the Code of Federal Regulations now, so there are no new costs or changes from this action.
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