Express Delegation Still Means What It Says: Sixth Circuit Upholds DOL Home Care Rule After Loper Bright

In the wake of Loper Bright, many employers have questioned whether long-standing federal regulations remain on solid footing. On April 1, 2026, in DOL v. Americare Healthcare Services, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit provided a clear answer – yes, where Congress has expressly delegated authority to an agency. In a decision with immediate implications for home care providers, the Sixth Circuit upheld a Department of Labor (DOL) regulation requiring third-party home care agencies... By: Baker Donelson