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DOL Opinion on FLSA: Is Voluntary Travel During Meal Periods Compensable?

June 22, 2026 by Kathy Riess Leave a Comment

On May 28, 2026, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued an opinion letter addressing whether an employee’s time spent travelling off-site during their meal period is compensable under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Here, the WHD said “no”—an employee is not entitled to compensation for time spent voluntarily travelling off-site for meals. Below, … [Read more...] about DOL Opinion on FLSA: Is Voluntary Travel During Meal Periods Compensable?

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