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Ariel (Ari) M. Kelly is a Labor & Employment Associate in the Chicago office of Vedder Price. A diligent workplace investigator. A skilled employment litigator. A trusted counselor. Ms. Kelly’s practice provides full-service support for employers of all sizes, from start-ups to global conglomerates, in almost every aspect of the employment relationship.

On June 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the relaunching and expansion of its opinion letter program (Program). The Program is designed to help the public understand their compliance obligations through opinion letters, which are formal, written guidance on how a DOL enforcement agency would apply federal labor law in a specific workplace situation. These letters can be requested by anyone and address various workplace scenarios, such as how to apply existing law to novel or ambiguous legal issues.Continue Reading U.S. Department of Labor Announces Relaunch & Expansion of Its Opinion Letter Program