In its first Field Assistance Bulletin of the year, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) offered new guidance regarding the application of certain key federal employment laws — the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) — to employees who work remotely. The bulletin — which is intended to provide government investigators and staff with guidance on DOL’s enforcement positions and clarification of policies or changes in policies — addresses three specific issues related to remote workers:
