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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.
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Recently the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration announced that it has rescinded its 2022 guidance…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
Walberg Calls for DOL to ‘Rescind or Withdraw’ Fiduciary Rule
Chairman of House Committee on Education and Workforce urges new Labor Secretary to kill controversial rule in March 19 letter
Senate Confirms Chavez-DeRemer as DOL Secretary
Chavez-DeRemer won confirmation even as lawmakers were skeptical over her past support of pro-union initiatives
Trump Labor Secretary Nominee Clears Senate Committee
Chavez-DeRemer has raised concerns from business allies and pro-union lawmakers over her allegiance to workers versus businesses
Trump EBSA Nominee Aronowitz a Stern Critic of Frivolous ERISA Litigation
President taps Encore Fiduciary’s Daniel Aronowitz to succeed Lisa Gomez in key ERISA-policing role