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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.
Why Recent Regulatory Actions Will Harm 401(k) Plan Sponsors, Participants
Retail investors have enough to worry about amid a global health and economic crisis that has left millions…
Rolling Stone Wrecks Recent DOL Retirement Plan Rules
It says a lot about how far Boomers have come that their proverbial bible, Rolling Stone, is focused…
DOL Sets Sept. 3 Hearing for Controversial Fiduciary Rule Proposal
After rejecting earlier calls for a hearing on its controversial fiduciary rule proposal from Democratic lawmakers as well…
Analysis Finds 95% of Comments Oppose DOL’s ESG Rule
Analysis of comments on the Department of Labor’s proposed rule regarding ESG investments in retirement plans shows landslide of opposition.
DALBAR Warns of Hidden Burdens Related to Rollovers in New DOL Rule
Could the Department of Labor have underestimated the compliance costs that would be associated with its proposed regulation…
DOL Announces Estimated Income Rule for Retirement Plan Participants
Workers receive an ongoing lifetime income estimation from Social Security, and now they will from employer-sponsored plans as…
Fake Fiduciary Rule Comments Spur Senators to Question DOL’s Scalia
A trio of Senators recently sent a letter to Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia pressing him to outline…
Democrats Slam Trump, DOL’s Fiduciary Stance
A roster of high-ranking and high-profile Democrats sent the Trump Administration a sternly-worded letter opposing the Department of…
Commenters Hammer DOL on Proposed ESG Rule
DOL ESG proposed rule faces strong opposition as commenters warn it could harm investors and restrict fiduciary flexibility.
Fisher Urges Careful Approach to Pooled Employer Plan Regs
Fisher Investments has signaled its strong support for Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) in a letter to the Department…