29 C.F.R. § 1.10
§ 1.10 Severability. (29 CFR Part 1)
Operative Text
The provisions of this part are separate and severable and operate independently from one another. If any provision of this part is held to be invalid or unenforceable by its terms, or as applied to any person or circumstance, or stayed pending further agency action, the provision is to be construed so as to continue to give the maximum effect to the provision permitted by law, unless such holding is one of utter invalidity or unenforceability, in which event the provision is severable from this part and will not affect the remaining provisions.
Section 1.10 of 29 CFR Part 1 establishes that each rule within this regulatory part stands on its own, independent of the others. If a court or agency action renders any single provision invalid, unenforceable, or temporarily suspended, that provision is to be given as much legal effect as still possible — unless it is entirely without force, in which case it is simply removed from the framework. The remaining provisions continue to operate as if the invalidated one had never been part of the whole.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1.10, property owners and managers operating under 29 CFR Part 1 can generally rely on the fact that a legal challenge to one specific rule in this part does not automatically undermine the rest of the regulatory framework. Compliant operators typically monitor agency announcements and court decisions that may affect individual provisions, since some rules may be stayed or narrowed while others remain fully in effect. Staying informed about which provisions remain operative helps ensure that compliance programs reflect the current enforceable state of the regulations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 1.10 means that even if one part of 29 CFR Part 1 is successfully challenged or suspended, the protections and requirements found in other provisions of the same regulatory part generally remain intact. Tenants or workers who believe their rights under a specific provision have been affected by a legal ruling can look to tenant-rights organizations or housing advocacy groups to understand which rules remain in force. Consulting publicly available agency guidance or a legal aid resource can help clarify whether a particular provision under § 1.10's severability framework is still operative in a given context.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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