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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 Requests Public Input on Backing PEPs for Small Employers
EBSA is asking industry experts on how it could help small employers offer pooled employer plans as a retirement benefit
Industry Voices Raise Alarms Over EBSA Practices in Latest Hearing
Leaders criticized EBSA on issues of transparency and common interest agreements while also highlighting the need for new legislation
DOL Issues Brief Defending Employer Forfeiture Practices
The amicus brief urges the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to uphold a decision issued in the case of Hutchins v. HP, Inc.
Senate Democrats Urge DOL to Reinstate Crypto Guidance
The letter comes just weeks after EBSA rescinded a 2022 compliance release
Chavez-DeRemer to Testify on DOL Priorities Before House Committee Thursday
New Labor Secretary may address fiduciary rule, ESG rule and decision to rescind 2022 guidance on cryptocurrency in 401(k)s
Knut A. Rostad: Why EBSA Crypto Guidance Reversal is ‘Absolutely Awful Decision’
Recently the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration announced that it has rescinded its 2022 guidance…
DOL Launches Opinion Letter Program to Expand Compliance Assistance
EBSA will release advisory opinions and information letters as part of program
Better Markets Rips DOL Decision to Rescind 2022 Crypto Guidance
Organization says move wrongly allows “dumping dangerous crypto into retirement savers’ accounts”
EBSA Rescinds Guidance Warning Against Cryptocurrency in 401(k)s
Today’s announcement comes on the heels of President Trump’s Executive Order to make U.S. “crypto capital of the world”
DOL Halts Reinforcement on Independent Contractor Rule
The stop comes as the department considers rescinding the rule following legal challenges