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In September 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division released Opinion Letter FMLA2025-02-A, clarifying how Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) hours should be calculated for employees who work long or nontraditional shifts. For workers with fixed 12-hour shift schedules—such as nurses, correctional officers, and first responders—this letter provides critical guidance on […]

Receiving a call, email, or letter from a federal agency’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) can be unsettling—especially if it arrives without warning. Whether you’re a federal employee, government contractor, or private citizen doing business with the government, an inquiry from the OIG usually signals a formal investigation is underway. But don’t panic. Being contacted