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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.
ESG Rule’s Fate Rests in Senate Control: WSJ
DOL ESG Rule faces outcome uncertainty as the Georgia Senate recount could decide its future for retirement investment plans.
November 16, 2020
Department of Labor Announces 401(k) PEP Registration Requirements
The Department of Labor today announced a final rule establishing registration requirements for pooled plan providers. The rule implements…
November 12, 2020
‘Disappointing’ DOL Final Rule on ESG Investing Could Face Challenges
The Department of Labor says its final ESG rule released Oct. 30 “intends to provide clear regulatory guideposts…
November 4, 2020
DOL Scorecard: Record Amount Recovered for Plan Participants
Not bad. In fiscal year 2020, the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) recovered over $3.1…
November 2, 2020
Final ESG Fiduciary Rule Issued By Department of Labor
Department of Labor announced a final rule for fiduciaries regarding environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
October 30, 2020
Former EBSA Head Rutledge Challenges Private Equity Critics
Former Assistant Secretary of the Department of Labor Preston Rutledge on Tuesday reiterated his belief that the controversial…
October 27, 2020
Episode 11—Former EBSA Head Preston Rutledge on ESG, Missing Participants, Fiduciary and More
The former Assistant Secretary of the Department of Labor and current founder of Rutledge Policy Group, a new…
October 18, 2020
Factors That Could Decide Presidential Election: Excel 401(k) 2020 Digital Series
During a retirement planning seminar held the day before the Nov. 4, 2016 election, Samuel Henson admits he…
October 15, 2020
Dems Say DOL Proxy Voting Proposal Hurts Retirement Savers
The Department of Labor has again drawn the wrath of Democratic lawmakers, who on Friday submitted a comment…
October 5, 2020
Despite Reg Barriers, 401(k) DCIOs Pursue ESG Strategies
Perceived barriers to adoption created by recently proposed regulation aren’t stopping most defined contribution investment-only (DCIO) asset managers…
October 1, 2020