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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.
How Much Money Did DOL Recover for Plans, Participants in 2019?
The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) released its enforcement and benefit advisor program results for…
The Move Toward MEPs
On Aug. 31, 2018, President Donald Trump signed a well-publicized executive order about strengthening retirement security in America,…
How to Navigate the Missing 401(k) Participant Playbook
Plan sponsors are increasingly challenged by the problem of missing participants, and the difficulties they face in performing…
DOL Releases Proposed Retirement Plan Electronic Disclosure Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule on October 22, 2019 to allow retirement plan disclosures…
Help Form the Open MEPs Rule: IRS Seeking Input for Dec. 11 Hearing
If you have something to say about the IRS proposed rule on Multiple Employer Plans, speak soon or…
‘Big Paper’ Fights DOL 401(k) Electronic Delivery Reg
Michael Scott would be proud. The paper industry is asking the Trump Administration to reject the Dept of Labor’s…
401k MEP Rule Takes Effect
The Department of Labor’s MEP rule—which makes it easier for small businesses to offer DC plans to their…
Eugene Scalia Confirmed as Next Labor Secretary
Eugene Scalia Labor Secretary confirmed by Senate 53-44, raising concerns over worker rights and his past fiduciary rule stance.
Dems Demand Answers on Proposed EBSA Revamp
Yesterday, Senator Patty Murray, D-Washington, and Congressman Bobby Scott, D-Virginia, wrote to Preston Rutledge, Assistant Secretary of the…
Trump Labor Pick Scalia Grilled By Democrats
Eugene Scalia, son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, faced lawmakers in his Senate confirmation hearing…