DOL Revives Contractor Rules to Protect Workers Everywhere

2025-12316 — Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service

If you hire home helpers like caregivers or housekeepers, this update matters! The government wants to bring back old rules that let some helpers skip overtime and minimum wage rules, making care more affordable. These changes could start soon, helping families and workers find a fair balance without extra costs.

2026-05781 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Inflation Reduction Act Wage Rates and Wage Determinations

The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info about wage rates from the Inflation Reduction Act without changing the current rules. This helps make sure the data is clear and easy to provide, while keeping paperwork and costs low for businesses and workers. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until May 26, 2026, to share them!

2025-12315 — Recission of Final Rule: Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States

The Department of Labor is rolling back a new rule that made it harder and more expensive for farmers to hire temporary foreign workers under the H-2A program. This change means fewer strict rules and less paperwork for employers, helping them keep their farms running smoothly without extra costs or delays. The rollback starts soon, making it easier for farmers and workers to get back to business as usual.

2026-06031 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Information Collections: The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, as Amended

The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info about the Family and Medical Leave Act without changing the rules. This affects employers and employees who use family or medical leave, and the goal is to keep paperwork easy and clear. You have until May 29, 2026, to share your thoughts, and there’s no new cost or time burden planned.

2026-03701 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Report of Construction Contractor's Wage Rates

The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info on construction workers’ wages without changing the rules. This helps make sure the paperwork stays easy and clear for contractors who report their wage rates. If you’re involved in construction contracting, you can share your thoughts by April 27, 2026, so the process stays smooth and fair.

2026-02466 — Minimum Wage for Federal Contracts Covered by Executive Order 13658, Notice of Rate Change in Effect

Starting May 11, 2026, workers on certain federal contracts will see their minimum wage jump to $13.65 an hour, while tipped workers will get at least $9.55 an hour. This change affects contracts from 2015 to early 2022 that weren’t renewed after January 30, 2022. If you work on or manage these contracts, get ready for the new pay rates to kick in and keep those paychecks growing!

Previous: 2026-03958 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Nenana Municipal Airport, Nenana, AK

The FAA wants to change the airspace rules around Nenana Municipal Airport in Alaska to make flying safer and easier when pilots use instruments to land. This update affects pilots flying under special instrument rules and helps improve airport operations. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until April 13, 2026, to speak up—no costs for the public, just smoother skies ahead!

Next: 2026-03968 — Request for Information (RFI) Related to Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH)

CMS wants your ideas to help stop healthcare fraud and protect taxpayer money. They’re thinking about new rules to catch sneaky scams in Medicare and Medicaid, and they need feedback by March 30, 2026. If you’re involved in healthcare or just care about fair spending, this could affect you!