Wave of Deregulation Hits DOL: What Employers Need to Know About the 60+ Rules on the Chopping Block

Summary

The U.S. Department of Labor just quietly launched one of the most sweeping deregulatory efforts in recent memory, advancing over 60 proposals that could reshape workplace rules across industries. From overtime and minimum wage exemptions to cuts in affirmative action and workplace safety oversight, the July 1 rollout is being called one of the most ambitious federal red tape rollbacks in recent decades. Here's what your business needs to know—and what to watch for next.