# DOL gives employers a green light, with guardrails, to let non-exempt employees split their workday between home and office

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**Created:** [October 22, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/dol-gives-employers-a-green-light-with-guardrails-to-let-non-exempt-employees-split-their-workday-between-home-and-office/4346 "2026-10-22T20:24:29Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 22, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/dol-gives-employers-a-green-light-with-guardrails-to-let-non-exempt-employees-split-their-workday-between-home-and-office/4346/1 "2026-10-22T20:24:29Z")

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For employers who want to offer split schedules to hourly staff, this letter removes a significant obstacle, provided the arrangement is structured correctly…[DOL gives employers a green light, with guardrails, to let non-exempt employees split their workday between home and office - Federal News Network](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/10/dol-gives-employers-a-green-light-with-guardrails-to-let-non-exempt-employees-split-their-workday-between-home-and-office/)