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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.
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
IRI to DOL: Don’t Undermine Annuity Access in 401(k) Plans
Retirement income trade association says scheduled withdrawal of safe harbor rule would disrupt inclusion of lifetime income solutions in workplace retirement plans
DOL Requests Public Input on Backing PEPs for Small Employers
EBSA is asking industry experts on how it could help small employers offer pooled employer plans as a retirement benefit
Industry Voices Raise Alarms Over EBSA Practices in Latest Hearing
Leaders criticized EBSA on issues of transparency and common interest agreements while also highlighting the need for new legislation
Aronowitz Inches Closer to Confirmation as EBSA Head
Former Encore Fiduciary leader now awaits full Senate vote after being advanced by HELP Committee