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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.
Questions Point to ‘Diluted’ 401k Fiduciary Rule
Fiduciary Rule changes may spark lawsuits as experts warn against dilution, with the DOL navigating compliance and legal risks.
DOL Opens Fiduciary Rule RFI Comment Period
The Department of Labor’s Request for Information regarding the fiduciary rule, and specifically the Best Interest Contract Exemption…
DOL Wants Info on Fiduciary Delay (Seriously)
Fiduciary Rule Delay sparks new RFI as the Department of Labor seeks input on revisions and possible changes to exemptions.
Tort Terror Schlichter Sounds Off on DOL Rule
High-profile attorney and 401(k) Specialist cover subject Jerry Schlichter has a full pipeline and plenty to do. We…
Fiduciary Frustration Finds Audience in 401(k) Advisors
“I’ve been in a room with Phyllis Borzi where she said 90 percent of all rollovers were imprudent,”…
How Qualified Retirement Plans Affect Mergers and Acquisitions
If a merger or acquisition is in your company’s future, or your client company’s future, here’s something to…
House Republicans Pass ‘Choice’ Act, Block Fiduciary Rule
One of the most sweeping financial regulations in recent history took a step closer to destruction on Thursday,…
401k Fiduciary Rule Gets Final Review Before Friday Fanfare
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta announced Wednesday that the Office of Management and Budget put out a request for information…
Why June 401(k) Fiduciary Date Doesn’t Matter
Fi360 president Matt Wolniewicz likes what he sees with product provider prep for the fiduciary rule’s expected implementation.…
How to Document ‘Best interest’ in 401(k) Rollovers
Many RIAs think that because they are already 401(k) fiduciaries, the DOL Rule has little or no impact on them. Nothing can be further from truth.