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 To petition for a significant guidance document to be created, modified, reconsidered, or rescinded, email the Department of Labor.
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CPL 02-00-111 [CPL 2.111] - National - Citation Policy for Paperwork and Written Program Requirement Violations - 11/27/1995 - PDF
Interpretation of the OSHA construction standards for electrical branch circuits. - [1926.405]
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, the requirements for MSDS. - [1910.1200]
This letter provides guidance on the definition of "chronic" serious health conditions; certification for paid leave as FMLA leave; light duty; options for the employer to contact with employee's physician; and the employer notification requirements.
Whether the Midwest Express Career Pilot Severance Plan constitutes an “employee welfare benefit plan” under ERISA section 3(1), rather than an “employee pension benefit plan” under ERISA section 3(2).
Whether the status of the Public Employees Defined Contribution Plan, a pension benefit arrangement established under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 353D, as a “governmental plan” under ERISA section 3(32) would be adversely affected if it were extended to cover employees of private ambulance services operating within Minnesota.
Applicability of 29 CFR 1910.119 Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard to the Manufacture of Explosives Required Under 29 CFR 1910.109(k)(2) - [1910.109]
An interpretation on the applicability of Subpart V, Power Transmission to radio, TV, and communication type Towers. - [1926.950]
Clarification on OSHA's policy regarding the requirements for hand washing facilities inside an examination room. - [1910.1030]
Fall restraint system used in lieu of fall arrest systems. - [1926.502]
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