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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.
Senate Confirms Chavez-DeRemer as DOL Secretary
Chavez-DeRemer won confirmation even as lawmakers were skeptical over her past support of pro-union initiatives
Trump Labor Secretary Nominee Clears Senate Committee
Chavez-DeRemer has raised concerns from business allies and pro-union lawmakers over her allegiance to workers versus businesses
Trump EBSA Nominee Aronowitz a Stern Critic of Frivolous ERISA Litigation
President taps Encore Fiduciary’s Daniel Aronowitz to succeed Lisa Gomez in key ERISA-policing role
Trump Executive Order Means Any New DOL Regulation Requires Elimination of 10 Existing Ones
Trump’s “Unleashing Prosperity through Deregulation” executive order calls for any federal agency promulgating a new rule, regulation, or guidance to identify at least 10 existing ones to be repealed
Protecting the Rights of Retirement Investors with ICI Leader Eric J. Pan
Explore the ICI’s campaign to protect retirement tax incentives, efforts to expand CITs in 403(b) plans, & praise for the U.S. 401(k) system.
House Committee Urges DOL IG to Investigate EBSA
The request comes after former Chairwoman Virginia Foxx urged the agency to investigate the use of common interest agreements with law firms
Trump Taps Interim Leaders for SEC, DOL
President Donald Trump has appointed Mark Uyeda and Vincent Micone as acting chairs for the SEC and DOL
DOL Updates Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program
Improvements including new self-correction tool help employers, plan officials comply with ERISA and protect workers’ benefits
DOL Appoints 5 to 2025 ERISA Advisory Council
Leadership also announced as Mayoung Nham will continue to serve as Council Chair and Anusha Rasalingam will serve as Vice Chair in 2025
ERISA’s Next 50 Years
As defined contribution plans have taken over for defined benefit plans over the first 50 years of the landmark legislation, enabling increased access to 401(k)s, more personalization, better use of auto features and retirement income are among the key issues ERISA is expected to face looking forward.