Final rule · 2026-22761

Rules of Practice and Procedure for Administrative Hearings Before the Office of Administrative Law Judges

This action finalizes the Department of Labor's (DOL or Department) proposal to require electronic filing (e-filing) in proceedings before the Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ), published on January 11, 2021. The Department has reviewed the comments received in response to the proposal and is now implementing the rule as described in the proposed rule of January 11, 2021, with appropriate exceptions for good cause shown and self-represented parties.