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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.
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…
Rosy Returns: The Case for ESG Factors in Target Date Funds
SRI, ESG, and related strategies no longer sacrifice performance for values, proving critics wrong with strong results.
Understand 401(k) Plan Expenses to Yield Fitting Benefits
The recent barrage of litigation and emerging regulations pertaining to retirement plan fees has put 401(k) plan sponsors…
Is ESG Investing Bunk? Yes, New Paper Finds
Two top economists are out with new information regarding environmental, social and governance initiatives (ESG) that is sure…
GAO: Clearer ESG Info in 401ks Would Be ‘Helpful’
In somewhat passive-aggressive language, the Government Accountability Office called on its Washington-based brethren at the Department of Labor…
New DOL ESG Guidance: 401(k) Friend or Foe?
As retirement plans are adding environmental, social and governance (ESG) options to their investments, they seek direction over…