Dole Explanatory Bulletin On Part-time Employment [OFFICIAL]

This bulletin provides general guidance on the classification, compensation, and regulatory treatment of part-time employees. Its purpose is to clarify that part-time employment is defined primarily by employer policy and operational practice, not by statutory maximum hour thresholds under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Here is the text for a , written in the style of a formal U.S. Department of Labor guidance document. U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration Explanatory Bulletin No. 2026-04 dole explanatory bulletin on part-time employment

Employers, Workforce Agencies, and Employees Subject: Clarification of Part-Time Employment Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Related DOL Regulations dole explanatory bulletin on part-time employment