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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.
President Obama to Veto House Bill Blocking 401(k) Fiduciary Rule
Put President Obama in the ‘nay’ column. The White House said he will veto a bill to block the…
401(k) Fiduciary Rule Fallout: What it Means For Advisors
Last week, Secretary of the Department of Labor (DOL) Thomas Perez released the final version of the long…
‘Father of 401(k)’ Ted Benna Sounds Off on DOL Fiduciary Rule
Ted Benna wants to make something absolutely clear; a warning for 401(k) advisors specifically, and the industry in…
Ryan and Republicans Get Ridiculous on Rule
“It could have been worse” is the best we can say for the majority of regulation, and so…
Vanguard’s View of the DOL’s Final Fiduciary Rule
The Department of Labor (DOL) unveiled its final rule on April 6 updating its definition of a fiduciary…
First Look: Department of Labor’s Final 401(k) Fiduciary Rule
Labor Secretary Tom Perez and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D – MA) will formally reveal the Department of Labor’s…
Fiduciary Rule Release Imminent
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Obama administration is set to unveil a final rule Wednesday that will impose…
401(k) Rollovers Seriously Affected By Fiduciary Rule: WSJ
401(k) rollovers could slow to a trickle, one of the many consequences of the Department of Labor’s proposed…
‘Obamacare for the 401(k) World?’ Putnam CEO Reynolds
A common theme is emerging in the language critics are using to slam the DOL’s fiduciary rule. Bob…
Labor Secretary Tom Perez on Vice President Shortlist?
We’re sure it’s the fiduciary rule that got him noticed. Labor Secretary Tom Perez, chief 401(k) regulator, dodged…