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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is a cabinet-level federal agency that focuses on the welfare of American workers. It’s responsible for enforcing labor laws, promoting safe working conditions, and ensuring fair employment practices. The DOL also oversees programs related to unemployment benefits, job training, and workplace safety.
DOL Lets Biden-Era Fiduciary Rule Die in Court
Soon-to-be-vacated 2024 “Retirement Security Rule” effort could be replaced by a new Labor Department proposal as early as May 2026
DOL Unveils Proposed Rule on Independent Contractors
The rule would rescind final guidance from 2024 under the Biden Administration
ESOP Participation Up 8% in Past Decade as DOL Expands Employee Ownership Push
New Department of Labor report shows rising Employee Stock Ownership Plan participation, worker ownership growth
155 ERISA Fiduciary Lawsuits Filed in 2025 as Litigation Broadens
Encore Fiduciary report shows ERISA class action filings approached a record high last year with 401(k) plans still the primary target; settlements continue to mount but participant recoveries remain modest compared with attorney payouts
Wait Continues for DOL Proposed Rule on Alternative Assets
With the 180-day executive order deadline for a proposed rule’s release now behind us, sponsors and advisors are watching closely to see whether the proposal delivers clarity—or new uncertainty
EBSA Recuperates $1.4B to Employee Benefit Plans, Participants, and Beneficiaries
Most of the recuperations came from enforcement actions and informal complaint resolutions
DOL Releases 2026 Enforcement Projects
Today’s issuance comes just days after EBSA filed a proposed rule on alts in 401(k) plans
DOL Celebrates Withdrawal of Supreme Court Petition in Home Depot 401(k) Case
EBSA’s Daniel Aronowitz says result ending case dating back to 2018 “reflects a victory for common sense”
2025 Form 5500 Informational Copies Released by DOL, IRS
New plan characteristic codes added; IRS will release paper copies of Form 5500-EZ and instructions for 2025 separately on its website after Jan. 1, 2026
DOL Abandons 2024 Fiduciary Rule Appeal
The action prompted comments from former EBSA Assistant Secretary of Labor Lisa Gomez