1235-AA26 201910 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 1235 Wage and Hour Division WHD 1200 Department of Labor DOL Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Department proposed to update and clarify the contours of the joint employer relationship status under the Fair Labor Standards Act to assist employers in complying with the Act.

]]> Economically Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage Yes No Deregulatory 29 CFR 791 Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. 201 et seq. Yes

29 CFR part 791 has not been meaningfully revised since its promulgation over 60 years ago. The Department believes that changes in the 21st century workplace are not reflected in its current regulatory framework. Consistent with the Administration’s priorities to enact administrative reforms and provide clarity to enhance compliance, the Department is considering changes to its regulations concerning joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. These proposed changes are intended to provide clarity to the regulated community and thereby enhance compliance. The Department believes the proposed changes will help to promote greater uniformity among court decisions nationwide.

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This regulation is authorized by the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. 201-219; Reorganization Plan No. 6 of 1950; and Secretary’s Order 01-2014 (Dec. 19, 2014), 79 FR 77527.  Part 791 constitutes the official interpretation of the Department with respect to joint employer status under the Act.

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Alternatives will be developed in considering any proposed revisions to the current regulations. The public will be invited to provide comments on any proposed revisions and possible alternatives.

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The Department prepared estimates of the anticipated costs and benefits associated with the proposed rule.

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This action does not affect public health, safety, or the environment.

]]> NPRM 04/09/2019 84 FR 14043 NPRM Comment Period Extension 05/14/2019 84 FR 21301 NPRM Comment Period Extension End 06/25/2019 Final Rule 12/00/2019 Undetermined Businesses Local State Tribal No No No No Daniel Navarrete Director, Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation (DRLI) 1235 Wage and Hour Division WHD 202 693-0406 navarrete.daniel@dol.gov 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room S-3502, Washington DC 20210