Labor Department issues guidance on commuting and remote-work time under federal wage law
Two Wage and Hour Division opinion letters explain how federal wage law applies to commuter travel and work performed at home during part of the day.
Fair Labor Standards Act
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What DOL’s new FLSA opinion letter says about paying for commuter travel during the workday
DOL’s July 22, 2026 opinion letter says optional mid-day home-to-office travel can be ordinary commuting—not paid work time under the FLSA.