Proposed Rule Labor DepartmentWage and Hour Division April 23, 2026

Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act

Since 2021, the Department has not provided any regulatory guidance addressing joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA or Act) for the benefit of workers, employers, or its...

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Document type: Proposed Rule. Agency: Labor Department, Wage and Hour Division. Published: 2026-04-23.

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