Tag: Department of Labor (DOL)

Michael Barry, president of O3 Plan Advisory Services LLC, discusses the inconsistencies in the Department of Labor’s (DOL)’s theory of...

However, when pressed by a Democratic lawmaker from Ohio, DOL Secretary Alexander Acosta was not able to provide specific details...

They are designed to increase plan sponsors’ and advisers’ awareness and understanding about basic fiduciary responsibilities when operating a retirement...

The relief on ERISA compliance applies to plan sponsors in Nebraska, Iowa and Alabama identified now or in the future...

A district court has determined that the Department of Labor’s 2018 final regulations on association health plans are unlawful. 

The Department of Labor found the investment adviser made 63 fraudulent requests to Transamerica for lump sum benefit checks for...

In addition, the agency is holding a three-day webcast series in March.

In addition, the agency has announced a “Getting It Right – Know Your Fiduciary Responsibilities” three-day webcast series.

An update from law firm Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd. says that based on reviews of Form 5500s, the...

In addition, a federal district court has ordered the trustee of the plans not to serve in a fiduciary capacity...

Legislative proposals could pave the way for increased access to workplace retirement savings plans in 2019, LIMRA says.

Three Mayer Brown ERISA attorneys discuss the current litigation landscape and offer practical strategies for promoting compliance in 2019. 

Michael Barry, president of October Three (O3) Plan Advisory Services LLC, offers his opinions about retirement plan issues addressed—and not...

Many industry groups that submitted comments to the DOL argued that the plain language of Section 3(5) of the Employee...

Plan sponsors faced another year of rapid regulatory change in 2018, with important developments coming out of the DOL, IRS...

The ERISA Advisory Council is asking the DOL to provide guidance on how plan sponsors should evaluate the cybersecurity risks...

They are centered around three key themes: 1) Secure your foundation, 2) Achieve greater prosperity and 3) Inspire confidence.

Willis Towers Watson offers nine actions for DC plan sponsors to mitigate risks in 2019.