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U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Opinion Letters
DOL opinion letters explain how the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other employment regulations apply to particular circumstances. The letters constitute the Wage and Hour Division's (WHD) interpretation of the requirements discussed in the context of a specific factual situation.
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