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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.
Dems Say DOL Proxy Voting Proposal Hurts Retirement Savers
The Department of Labor has again drawn the wrath of Democratic lawmakers, who on Friday submitted a comment…
EBSA Head Defends Agency Amid Recent Regulatory Controversies
Jeanne Klinefelter Wilson, acting assistant secretary for the Employee Benefits Securities Administration at the Department of Labor took…
DOL Sets Sept. 3 Hearing for Controversial Fiduciary Rule Proposal
After rejecting earlier calls for a hearing on its controversial fiduciary rule proposal from Democratic lawmakers as well…
DOL Announces Estimated Income Rule for Retirement Plan Participants
Workers receive an ongoing lifetime income estimation from Social Security, and now they will from employer-sponsored plans as…
Fake Fiduciary Rule Comments Spur Senators to Question DOL’s Scalia
A trio of Senators recently sent a letter to Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia pressing him to outline…
Commenters Hammer DOL on Proposed ESG Rule
DOL ESG proposed rule faces strong opposition as commenters warn it could harm investors and restrict fiduciary flexibility.
Fisher Urges Careful Approach to Pooled Employer Plan Regs
Fisher Investments has signaled its strong support for Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) in a letter to the Department…
The Worst 401(k) Plan in America
Recently, one of my 401(k) plan clients for whom I serve as a fiduciary advisor was audited by…
DOL to Seek Comments on PEP and Open MEP Prohibited Transactions
Want to let the DOL know what you think of Open MEPs and PEPs under the SECURE Act?…
DOL Allowing Private Equity in 401ks Draws Mixed Reaction
The Department of Labor’s June 3 Information Letter that opens the door for 401ks to include private equity…