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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.
Fred Reish: 401(k) Sponsors in Serious Need of Fiduciary Training
In three earlier posts about the Sacerdote v. New York University decision, I discussed the good and the bad…
DOL Wants Your Opinion on 401(k) Auto Portability
Auto Portability Comments are open—share your views on the DOL’s proposed exemption for 401(k) rollover and retirement savings rules.
Why We Still Need Open MEP Legislation
We need incentives for more smaller employers to adopt 401(k) plans for their employees. However, the current structure…
Fred Reish: SEC Best Interests . . . When? And What About the DOL
The Regulatory Agendas for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Labor (DOL) were recently issued.…
So, About Those Proposed 401k MEP Regulations …
The DOL MEP Proposal outlines new rules for associations and PEOs, expanding retirement plan access while leaving Open MEPs unchanged.
Can States Enact Their Own Fiduciary Rules?
Who will fill the vacuum left by the demise of the Fiduciary Rule? Industry professionals and practitioners have…
Fiduciary Rule or Not, This Makes Sense—2018 Excel 401(k): The Advisors’ Conference
“How many of you are absolutely sick to death of hearing about the fiduciary rule?” Kimberly Shaw Elliott…
New DOL Rules Do Little for Open MEPs: Opinion
The Department of Labor (DOL) killed off what we call open multiple employer plans (MEP) six years ago. It…
DOL to Introduce New Fiduciary Rule
DOL fiduciary rule faces revival in 2019 as the Department considers new regulations after court vacated the prior definition.
Fred Reish: DOL Wants to Audit …Now What?
It’s always unpleasant when a TPA gets a call or a letter from the Department of Labor (DOL)…