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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.
SEC Fiduciary Rule Meeting Fast Approaching
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold meetings on the “Sunshine Act,” the next step in developing its own version of a fiduciary standard.
6 Easy Steps to Get Sued Over Your 401(k) Plan
As employee benefits lawyers, we spend a lot of time telling retirement plan sponsors how to follow the…
Cue 401(k) Freak-Out Over Fiduciary Rule Folly
We can’t blame The Wall Street Journal for its hot take on what all happened with the Fifth…
Fiduciary Rule Vacated by Fifth Circuit Federal Court
Fiduciary Rule Struck Down as the Fifth Circuit Court rejects the Department of Labor’s regulation impacting retirement savings.
5 (Critical) Reasons for Fiduciary Liability Insurance
“Fiduciary liability insurance—isn’t every plan required to have that?” Actually, fiduciary liability insurance is not required, but it’s…
Sloppy Scottrade Fiduciary Slip Completely Self-Inflicted
Regarding its ongoing drama with Spitzer mini-me William Galvin, a simple misstep might have done Scottrade in—and it…
DOL Settles with ‘Fiduciary Firm’ Over $16 Million 401k Fraud
It would seem companies with “fiduciary” in their name or professional description have trouble understanding the word. On…
EBSA Recovers Over $1 Billion for Employee Retirement Benefits
EBSA had a busy year, recovering $682.3 million through investigations alone. When added to sums totaled through informal…
Why SEC Fiduciary Rule Reg Sounds Right
We’re not crazy enough to argue against the DOL’s fiduciary rule (or at least a rule), but is there a better way, one that more successfully satisfies key stakeholders?
Fake News Hits Fiduciary Fight
Fake fiduciary rule comments raise concerns as investigative reports uncover fraudulent postings on federal websites.