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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.
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)…
Brokerage Windows in 401(k) Plans: Do Fiduciaries Have to Look Inside?
Many participant-directed 401(k) plans these days include a self-directed brokerage window option as a way to supplement the…
5 Ways to Help 401(k) Plan Sponsors Steer Clear of Lawsuits
Retirement plan sponsors have a continuing fiduciary duty to plan participants in a defined contribution plan. Navigating the…
DOL to Determine Auto Portability’s Fate
Research has conclusively demonstrated that retirement savings portability dramatically reduces 401(k) cashout leakage, preserves retirement savings and reduces…
A ‘Disruptive’ Idea for the 401(k) RFP Process
What if 401(k) plan RFPs were submitted by multiple providers in one centralized location for a true apples-to-apples…
The DOL Fiduciary Rule is Officially Dead
After all the back-and-forth, public comments, lawsuits, time, money and resources, the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule is…