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Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)
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The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is a division of the U.S. Department of Labor responsible for protecting the integrity of private-sector employee benefit plans. It oversees retirement, health, and other welfare benefit plans under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). EBSA enforces compliance, provides guidance, and ensures workers, retirees, and their families receive the benefits they’ve earned.
How Not to Get Sued in 2026: Part 1
High-profile ERISA attorneys—including the ones doing most of the suing—sound off on why 401(k)s become targets and what can be done to lower a plan’s litigation exposure
EBSA Recuperates $1.4B to Employee Benefit Plans, Participants, and Beneficiaries
Most of the recuperations came from enforcement actions and informal complaint resolutions
DOL Releases 2026 Enforcement Projects
Today’s issuance comes just days after EBSA filed a proposed rule on alts in 401(k) plans
Fifth Circuit Acts Quickly in Granting EBSA Request to Dismiss Fiduciary Rule Appeals
Opponents celebrate developments; DOL could put forth a new fiduciary rulemaking effort as soon as next May
Government Shutdown Could Sidetrack 2026 Social Security COLA Announcement
Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI report scheduled for Oct. 15 at risk in event of a shutdown; most EBSA staff would also be furloughed
Senate Confirms Aronowitz to Lead EBSA
Aronowitz' confirmation was part of a block that included 47 other candidates nominated for various federal agency roles under the Trump administration
House Committee Moves Forward on EBSA, ESOP Legislation
Bills target EBSA transparency with common interest agreements and investigation timelines, while providing a safe harbor for fiduciaries offering ESOPs
Borzi Sounds Alarm on Trump’s 401(k) Alternatives Order
Former EBSA head says offering private assets in DC plan investment lineups may expose fiduciaries to a range of potential ERISA liabilities
Scottsdale CEO Indicted for Embezzling from Retirement and Health Plans
James Vincent Campbell accused of making 135 unauthorized withdrawals topping $2.4 million to fund exotic hunting trips and more
Lisa Gomez Joins Employee Ownership Expansion Network Board
Former Department of Labor Assistant Secretary will contribute to EOX’s work expanding access to employee ownership