Wage and Hour Division
Our new and updated industry-specific compliance toolkits answer common questions about federal labor standards and include required federal workplace posters.
Use these tips when you need an opinion letter from WHD to clarify how existing regulations or guidance apply to your workplace situation.
- Reference specific laws or other relevant guidance.
- Describe your job, work schedules, and pay structure.
- Confirm your request isn’t related to an existing matter that requires interpretation of federal law.
- Include your phone number.
- Do not include sensitive personal information.
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January Jumpstart: Compliance Tools for Employers in 2026
When: Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 12:00 p.m. ET
When: Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 12:00 p.m. ET
2026 Indiana Work-Based Learning Conference
When: Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 8:30 a.m. ET
When: Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 8:30 a.m. ET
PUMP Act Updates Effective Dec. 29, 2025
New: More employees working for rail carriers and motor coach service operators are now covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act’s pump at work protections, ensuring time and space to express breast milk on the job.