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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.
EBSA Hits ‘Pause’ Button on Dec. 20 Enforcement of PTE 2020-02
In response to industry concerns, new Field Assistance Bulletin 2021-02 pushes Dec. 20 deadline for compliance to Jan. 31, 2022
DOL’s Proposed ESG Rule ‘A Backdoor Rewrite of ERISA’: WSJ
'Your savings will be conscripted to advance the progressive agenda, whether you like it or not'
Playing Field Now Leveled to Include ESG: ARA’s Brian Graff At LNRS 2021
“We finally got the ESG proposed rule we’ve been waiting on for a very long time,” American Retirement…
New ESG Guidance from DOL Seeks to Reverse ‘Chilling Effect’ of Trump-Era Rules
Proposed rule would remove barriers to plan fiduciaries’ ability to consider climate change and other environmental, social and governance factors when they select investments and exercise shareholder rights
Senator Urges Confirmation of EBSA Nominee Lisa Gomez
She said the agency has a critical role to play in addressing threats from unscrupulous financial advisors
10 Trade Groups Ask to Extend Fiduciary Non-Enforcement Policy
The policy is set to expire on December 20
SECURE Act-Dictated Changes to Form 5500 Proposed
DOL publication of proposed changes for updating Form 5500 filing requirements and instructions triggers start of 45-day comment period
Help for Advisors in Advance of New IRA Rollover Requirements
With a December compliance deadline looming, Broadridge Fi360 today announced the availability of an enhanced Decision Optimizer software…
SEC Fines 8 Broker-Dealers for Cybersecurity Failures
The SEC today announced it has sanctioned eight firms in three actions for failures in their cybersecurity policies and procedures.
4 in 10 Participants Don’t Understand 401(k) Fees—Or Know They Even Pay Them
Almost 40% of 401(k) plan participants do not fully understand and have difficulty using the fee information that…