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U.S. Department of Labor Opinion Letter on Paralegals Released

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Chere Estrin

On January 4, 2006, the Department of Labor released an opinion letter [PDF link] that reiterates & clarifies its position that paralegals do not qualify as administrative employees under the final regulations that became effective August 23, 2004.

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