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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.
New 401(k) Missing Participant Research Reinforces DOL Guidance
On Jan. 6, Retirement Clearinghouse (RCH) released a study that advances the art and science of locating missing…
What Labor Nominee Walsh Means for the Fiduciary Rule’s Future
On January 7, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden named Boston Mayor Martin Walsh as his nominee for Secretary of…
4 Best Practices for Dealing with Missing 401(k) Participants
On the heels of last week’s long-awaited guidance about missing participants, released by the Department of Labor, the…
DOL Issues Missing Retirement Plan Participant Guidance
The Department of Labor issued long-awaited guidance on missing retirement plan participants Tuesday evening.
Biden Picks Boston Mayor Walsh for Labor Secretary
Joe Biden announced Friday that Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is his nominee for Labor Secretary, replacing outgoing Trump…
What Georgia Runoff Results Mean for Biden Retirement Agenda: Slideshow
Introduction With all that happened in the Capitol yesterday, it was a little hard to focus on the…
Retirement-Focused ESG Investing Bills Introduced in Congress
Two pieces of retirement-focused legislation intended to protect and increase sustainable investments were introduced in Congress this week…
Faegre Drinker’s Fred Reish Explains the DOL’s Final Fiduciary Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a new exemption for investment advice fiduciaries on Tuesday. Fiduciary expert Fred…
Department of Labor Issues Investment Advice Final Rule
On Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced a new exemption for investment advice fiduciaries. The…
DOL Issues Final Rule on Proxy Voting for Retirement Plans
The DOL announced a somewhat softened final rule on Friday that provides guidance on proxy vote procedures for…