On June 2, 2025, Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling announced a renewed and expanded commitment by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to the issuance of interpretation letters—commonly referred to as opinion letters or standard interpretations—intended to provide clear, timely, and authoritative guidance on federal labor laws. This initiative is designed to enhance transparency, legal certainty, and support for innovation across all DOL agencies.

• On June 2, 2025, Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling announced the DOL’s renewed commitment to issuing opinion letters to provide clear and authoritative guidance on federal labor laws.
• The DOL aims to enhance transparency and legal certainty by prioritizing the issuance of opinion letters, which had seen a decline in recent years, to help employers and employees navigate complex labor law requirements.
• The initiative also focuses on improving the accessibility and transparency of the process for requesting opinion letters, supporting innovation and proactive compliance in areas like the gig economy and artificial intelligence in employment.

Key Developments

Restoration and Expansion of Opinion Letters

Deputy Secretary Sonderling emphasized the DOL’s intention to prioritize the issuance of opinion letters, reversing a marked decline in their use during this and the previous administration. For example, as of the writing of this article, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has only issued two...

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