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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.
Fiduciary Rule Stayed a Second Time in Texas
Stay issued on Friday means DOL’s embattled Retirement Security Rule will not take effect in September as originally scheduled while challenges play out in courts
Texas Judge Puts DOL Fiduciary Rule on Ice
Preliminary injunction granted late Thursday means controversial Retirement Security Rule will not be implemented as scheduled in September
Republican Congressmen Rail Against Biden Administration’s Fiduciary Rule
Rep. Rick Allen, Sen. Ted Budd post op-ed urging support for their Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the DOL’s controversial rule
Department of Labor Calls For Nominations to ERISA Advisory Council
The deadline to submit nominations is August 26
2 Efforts to Overturn DOL Fiduciary Rule Advance in Separate House Committee Votes
While one committee voted to send a resolution to disapprove the controversial rule to the full House for a vote, another advanced legislation that would defund its enforcement
House Committee Vote to ‘Stop Biden’s Fiduciary Rule’ Set for Wednesday
Approval of resolution by the House Education and Workforce Committee would make it eligible for a full floor vote
FSI, SIFMA Join Lawsuit Against Fiduciary Rule; CFP Board Backs It in Separate Suit
Filings opposing and supporting the rule are in response to two separate lawsuits challenging rule currently set to take effect in September
Fiduciary Rule Update: Hearings, Lawsuits and Compliance Prep
With just 3 months until the DOL’s Retirement Security Rule is scheduled to become effective, here’s a look at some of the latest developments
Too Much Information: Group Says DOL Overreaches with ‘Lost and Found’ Database
ERISA Industry Committee demands scaling back of data needed for SECURE 2.0-mandated database set to go live by end of year
Jerry Schlichter Preps Advisors for Fiduciary Rule Changes
The DOL’s new fiduciary rule is scheduled to become effective in September, and retirement plan advisors and plan…