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

2026-03962 — Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act

The Department of Labor wants to update how we decide if someone is an employee or an independent contractor for three big laws: the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. They’re bringing back a 2021 rule with some tweaks and applying it to all three laws. If you’re a worker or a business, this could change your rights and responsibilities, so get ready to share your thoughts by April 28, 2026!

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.

2026-03701 — 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: 2026-06030 — UL LLC: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

OSHA just gave UL LLC the green light to add a new testing site to their official list of safety labs. This means UL can now test and certify more products to keep workplaces safer, starting March 30, 2026. If you rely on UL’s safety checks, this expansion could speed up approvals without extra costs.

Next: 2026-06032 — Regulations Containing Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

OSHA is asking the public to weigh in on extending the approval for paperwork rules that help handle retaliation complaints at work. This affects employees who report unfair treatment and keeps the process smooth without adding extra hassle. Comments are open until May 29, 2026, with no new costs or big changes planned—just keeping things running.