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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.
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
Explore why the Fiduciary Rule repeal is stalled as bureaucratic resistance within the DOL challenges Trump's regulatory reform agenda.
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…
401(k) Funeral at NAPA Summit?
“Back in D.C., things are cray-cray right now,” Brian Graff said to laughter. “I came to Vegas for…