Tag: EBSA

The investigation into common interest agreements resulted in recommendations for 3 agencies.

The budget bill proposes slashing the Department of Labor’s discretionary spending by 27%.

Industry experts discussed the Department of Labor’s shifting focus from litigation to issuing fiduciary processes during the 2026 PLANSPONSOR National...

From a restored five-part fiduciary test to reducing ‘meritless’ litigation, the head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration defended his...

The head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration confirmed that the agency is considering additional guidance—particularly on fiduciary ‘duty to...

Justin Danhof publicized his appointment via a LinkedIn post, but his new position has not been confirmed by the Department...

Daniel Aronowitz told lawmakers his agency remains focused on efficient enforcement and reducing litigation that he said had ‘stifled innovation...

Sub-regulatory guidance will be the agency’s focus, rather than ‘regulating by enforcement.’

EBSA revealed progress on its initiative to promote employee ownership and participation.

Nearly two-thirds of the bureau’s closed civil investigations produced monetary results last year.

Despite previous proposed cuts, under the latest version, the agency would receive the same funding as last year.

Daniel Aronowitz, the head of EBSA, had previously pledged to ‘end the war’ on employee stock ownership plans.

Multiple employer welfare arrangements can now catch up on overdue filings without paying hefty penalties to the Department of Labor.

Common interest agreements between legal firms and the Department of Labor have attracted prior criticism but they are less likely...

Securities and Exchange Commissioner Paul Atkins was also reappointed to a five-year term from 2026 through 2031.

Amicus briefs and guidance for incorporating private investments into defined contribution plans are likely top priorities for the Employee Benefits...

The newly confirmed Assistant Secretary of Labor and head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration has pledged to streamline retirement...

The subcommittee's fiscal year 2026 spending bill would trim the Department of Labor's budget by 28% and the Employee Benefits...

‘Significant adverse comments’ led to the Department of Labor's decision to not repeal protections offered in the Pension Protection Act...

Department of Labor officials said the 2021 statement had a ‘chilling effect’ for saying that plan fiduciaries were ‘not likely...