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Department of Labor (DOL)
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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.
ESOP Feature of Wells Fargo 401(k) Under DOL Investigation
Regulatory filing this week from the banking giant—with one of the largest 401k plans—reveals investigation into transactions associated with the employee stock ownership plan feature
401(k) Market Minute: BlackRock Gets ‘Hip’, Climate Changes’ Impact on the 401(k), and More
Rising seas, wildfires, tornadoes—what impact will it have on retirement savings and security? The Department of Labor (DOL)…
Trade Group Files Lawsuit Against DOL
The American Securities Association says the Department of Labor is attempting to change existing retirement rules around advice without a public comment period
Department of Labor Seeks Comment on Climate-Related Retirement Risks
The RFI enables the public to help inform any potential future departmental work to secure retirement savings
Senate Committee to Consider EBSA Nominee (Again)
Because the Senate failed to act before Congress adjourned for the holiday, the HELP committee must reapprove the nomination
Pooled Plan Filing Requirements Added to Form 5500
Form 5500 instructions have been amended to make clear that a pooled employer plan is a multiple-employer plan that files a single Form 5500 Annual Return/Report
10 Signs of 401(k) Contribution Fraud: DOL
Here's what to watch out for
New Fiduciary Rule Would Hurt Poor Communities: The Hill
'Evidence shows that a fiduciary-only approach is the exact wrong policy to adopt'
Department of Labor Clarifies Its Private Equity 401(k) Stance
Stakeholders challenged certain assertions in the original Information Letter
Republicans Slam ‘Woke’ ESG 401(k) Fiduciary Requirements
'It imposes a de facto mandate on fiduciaries of retirement plans, requiring them to consider ESG factors that are not supported by DOL's own regulatory impact analysis