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FLSA same-type-of-services rule

The Department of Labor explains that public employees may volunteer different work for their own jurisdiction but not services that are similar or identical to their regular duties for that public agency.

Reviewed July 24, 2026

U.S. Department of Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act Advisor, Public Sector Volunteers, applying 29 C.F.R. § 553.103.

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The Department of Labor explains that public employees may volunteer different work for their own jurisdiction but not services that are similar or identical to their regular duties for that public agency.

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