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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.
‘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…
Putting MEPs on the Map
As we all know, the Department of Labor recently unveiled a new final rule that will make it…
MIA: Clear Guidance About Missing 401(k) Participants
With the Department of Labor by all accounts stepping up a national audit campaign targeting 401(k) plans with…
DOL’s Final Rule on ARPs: What It Means for the Retirement Industry
The DOL’s newly released final regulation on “Association Retirement Plans” (ARPs) will make it easier for groups and…
Scalia Possibly Barred from Fiduciary Rule Rewrite
A potential conflict of interest could leave labor secretary nominee Eugene Scalia out of the fiduciary rule rewrite process.
DOL Wants Your Input on Open 401(k) MEPs
Open MEPs DOL Comments are open now. Share your views with the Department of Labor before the deadline for rulemaking input.