Takeaways
Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling had been serving as acting secretary of labor and previously held senior DOL roles, including deputy secretary and leadership positions in the WHD.
Sonderling’s confirmation elevates a seasoned policymaker with prior leadership experience at both the DOL and EEOC.
The DOL under Sonderling can be expected to continue to focus on compliance assistance and rulemaking to clarify agency regulations and to ease the regulatory burden on employers.
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