Scalia v. Department of Labor

Scalia v. Department of Labor was a Supreme Court case addressing whether the Department of Labor’s interpretation of certain labor regulations was valid. The case revolved around the legal principle of "Chevron deference," which allows courts to defer to administrative agencies' interpretations of laws they administer, provided those interpretations are reasonable. The Court's decision affirmed that agencies like the Department of Labor have the authority to interpret ambiguous regulations, emphasizing the balance between legislative intent and administrative expertise in regulatory matters. This case reinforced the role of federal agencies in shaping labor policy through their interpretations.