Alexandria, VA, July 16, 2026 — The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) released the following statement supporting Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling’s nomination to serve as Secretary of Labor:
“Throughout his career, Keith Sonderling has demonstrated a thoughtful, balanced approach to workplace policy and a deep understanding of the issues affecting both employers and workers. We strongly support his nomination and urge the Senate to quickly confirm him to this important role.
“The professional employer organization (PEO) industry plays a critical role in helping hundreds of thousands of small and mid-size businesses comply with a wide range of requirements from agencies within the Department of Labor and we understand the crippling impact of unnecessary and outdated regulations. We look forward to continue working with the Department of Labor and with Mr. Sonderling to reduce these burdens and create a modern and effective regulatory framework that enables American businesses, their employees and the communities they support to succeed and thrive.”