Guidance Search
The Department of Labor provides this guidance search tool as a single, searchable location where users may search for guidance issued by any of the Department’s agencies, including significant guidance documents under Executive Order 12866. Individual guidance documents are maintained on the various agency websites, and if you know what agency you are looking for, you may also find guidance by navigating directly to that agency’s website. The Code of Federal Regulations and the Federal Register, which are not maintained by the Department, also include some of the Department’s interpretations of law and similar material.
The Department and its agencies issue guidance to provide clarifying information and technical assistance to the public on existing statutory and regulatory rights and obligations, inform the regulated community about best practices, and provide other useful information. The contents of these documents do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way, except as authorized by law or incorporated into a contract, cooperative agreement, or grant.
Members of the public may petition the Department to modify or withdraw specific guidance documents. To petition for a significant guidance document to be created, modified, reconsidered, or rescinded, email the Department of Labor.
Petitions to Modify or Withdraw a DOL guidance document may also be submitted by mail at the address below. Petitions should identify the specific guidance document by name and include your reason(s) for requesting withdrawal or modification.
U.S. Department of Labor
Office of the Executive Secretariat
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Small Business Handbook
Web page with information on coronavirus
Compliance directives provides instructions to CSHO's for conducting inspections
This set of FAQs addresses the Summary of Benefits and Coverage.
Model notice premium assistance opportunities under CHIPRA.
Provides answers to frequently asked questions on participating in the Delinquent Filer Voluntary Correction Program.
Whether LP Management's limited partnership programs are employee welfare benefit plans within the meaning of section 3(1) of ERISA, and, if so, whether the arrangements constitute single-employer group health plans sponsored by the limited partnerships as an "employer."
This Advisory Opinion Opinion Letter has been set aside by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Data Marketing Partnership v. Scalia, Case No. 19-800, 2020 WL 5759966 (N.D. Tex. Sep. 28, 2020). The government has appealed the decision and the case is pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Case No. 20-11179.
This instruction revises and clarifies policies and procedures for administering the OSHA Voluntary Protecction Programs (VPP) and describes agency procedurs for implementation.
Explains how the Inflation Adjustment Act affects civil penalties in a Q&A format.
This document represents OSHA’s summary of the scope of coverage and protected activity and the procedures for investigating and adjudicating retaliation complaints under MAP-21’s Employee Protection Provision.
Penalties
This letter provides guidance on whether a public agency, operating as a combined general health district, must count the employees of the County in which the health district is located for the purpose of determining FMLA eligibility for its employees.
Nondiscretionary bonus computed for Overtiime
Educational consultants paid on Fee basis under 13(a)(1)
Explains the Department of Labor's final rule adjusting for inflation the amounts of civil monetary penalties assessed or enforced in its regulations, pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 as amended by the Federal Civ
Sets forth procedures for conducting inspections of Metal and Nonmetal Mines.
This document represents OSHA’s summary of the scope of coverage and protected activity and the procedures for investigating and adjudicating retaliation complaints under the Federal Railroad Safety Act.
19–02 (CPL 02) [CPL 02-02-048] - National - Cancellation of OSHA Instruction CPL 02-02-048 [2-2.48] List of Laboratories Approved for Blood Lead Analysis May 1, 1989 - 12/20/2019 - PDF
Supplements the Compliance Guide for High-Voltage Longwall Regulations 30 CFR Parts 18 and 75 which explains the provisions of the regulations that apply to both new high-voltage longwall mining systems approved on and after May 10, 2002, and to previousl
Overview of mass transit employee protections.
Provides an online training course for the Part 50 Outreach Program. Part 50 addresses requirements for notification, investigating, reports of accidents, injuries, illness, employment, and production in mines.
Provides a Powerpoint Presentation of the 2008 Mine Rescue Teams Final Rule.
Explains the regulations that apply to both new high-voltage longwall mining systems approved on and after May 10, 2002, and to previously approved systems. Mine operators should ensure that existing high-voltage longwalls meet the new regulations by the
Overview of electronic reporting process.
CPL 03-00-022 - National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries - 12/10/2019
Provides guidance on diesel particulate matter to underground mine operators, miners, and representatives of miners in metal and nonmetal underground mines that use diesel powered equipment.
Overview of electronic reporting process.
Lead
Addresses frequently asked questions regarding contesting citations.
Explains the requirements of the Hazard Communication final rule. The rule requires mine operators to evaluate the hazards of chemicals they produce or use and provides information to miners concerning chemical hazards by means of a written hazard commun
These are publically available FAQs describing WHD's reasons for rulemaking, the provisions of the Joint Employer NPRM, and how the public could comment on the NPRM.
Provides guidance regarding MSHA's jurisdiction for tree cutting on mine property.
Discusses the requirements for maintaining a diesel engine inventory. Coal mine operators who use diesel equipment may now submit required diesel engine inventory information electronically.
Temporary Enforcement Policy- Certification Issued by Crane Institute Certification
Addresses frequently asked questions regarding MSHA's Final Rule on Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines.
Provides information to the mining community on how to access MSHA forms online or how to complete forms online using the Online Forms Advisor.
Provides important information about mine fire suppression and fire protection. It helps users determine minimum fire protection requirements for electrical and diesel equipment. The Advisor includes links to further detailed regulatory information from t
Explains the requirements of the final rule for 30 CFR Part 6, Testing and Evaluation by Independent Laboratories, to help expedite the introduction of technologically advanced products into the mining industry that could contribute to improved miner's s
Grain Handling
Final disclosure templates, uniform glossary, and instructions.
Active duty service members that receive training from a private firm under a DOD program may be considered interns and not employees of the private firm
Joint publication with the IRS providing an overview of the incentives for establishing a plan, what is involved in establishing and operating a plan, and resources available from the IRS and DOL.
Joint publication with the IRS providing an overview of the incentives for establishing a plan, what is involved in establishing and operating a plan, and resources available from the IRS and DOL.
Joint publication with the IRS providing an overview of the available retirement savings options.
Prevailing Wage Determination Policy Guidance (revised November 2019)
Webpage discussing worker protection before, during, and following radiological emergencies.
To cancel Training and Employment Notice (TEN) 3-18 and TEN 3-18, Change 1. The IRAP regulation that is under development will provide the policy framework for IRAPs moving forward.https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?docn=5383
Workplace Violence
Personal Fall Arrest System or Ladder Safety System on Fixed Ladders, and Fixed Ladders Used on Grain Silos for Emergency Escape - [1910.23(a)(1); 1910.28(b)(9)(i)(B)]
19-01 (CPL 02) [18-01 (CPL 02)] - National - Site-Specific Targeting 2016 (SST-16) - 10/16/2019 - PDF
compliance information on EO 13496
FAQ about the HIRE Vets Medallion Program and explanation of the Final Rule.
19 FAQs concerning tip credit and 2018 CAA amendments to FLSA sec. 3m, plus change in tip credit 80/20 policy. Issued as an "additional information" link from the Tips NPRM roll out page.
Use of novel wound closure devices such as Clozex and ZipStitch for the treatment of minor lacerations is considered medical treatment beyond first aid for OSHA recordkeeping purposes.
Trenching and Excavation
Powered Industrial Trucks
Laboratories
Concrete and Concrete Products
Cleaning Industry
Sewing (Spanish)
Construction (Spanish)
This document summarizes the OSHA whistleblower protection statutes.
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