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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.
‘Deep State’ DOL Undermines Trump’s Fiduciary Order: Gingrich
Consider the source and adjust accordingly. Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich backs something to which we…
Alexander Acosta Confirmed As Labor Secretary
Fiduciary Rule Fight continues as Acosta faces Senate scrutiny and pressure over retirement standards for financial advisors.
SEC to Enter Fiduciary Rule Fray?
Thinks it’s over? It ain’t over, it’s just changing venues. Michael Piwowar doesn’t like the Department of Labor’s…
Wow! This Percentage of Americans Want 401(k) Advisors to be Fiduciaries
While the fate of the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule grows increasingly uncertain and more complex, workers want…
Is DOL Already Backing Away from 401k Fiduciary Enforcement?
Big fiduciary news—and could signal a broader DOL policy shift under President Trump. While normally bullish on filing…
DOL in Open Revolt Over Fiduciary Rule Delay
Russia, immigration, health care—Trump has bigger fish to fry, so don’t expect much movement with the fiduciary rule one way…
What An Examination of 52,000 Retirement Plans Found
Retirement plan fee savings analysis shows participants could cut costs by .25% annually without sacrificing performance.
What the United Airlines Incident Says About Fiduciary Excellence
When do you do your best work? When someone tells you what and how to do it, or…
DOL Delays Fiduciary Rule for 60 days
It seems like we’ve been here before. The Department of Labor announced a 60-day extension of the applicability…
The Fiduciary Rule Delay is Really Bad – Here’s Why
ERISA expert Ary Rosenbaum clues us in on why (he believes) this is the best the industry will…