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On Jan. 26, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced the launch of several compliance assistance resources designed to encourage proactive compliance and help employers understand federal labor laws such as the Family and Medical Leave Act.

On July 27, the U.S. Department of Labor announced programs from six agencies designed to help the regulated community voluntarily assess and improve compliance with federal labor laws. The programs are aimed at strengthening worker protections while reducing the risk of investigations or penalties.