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New Bill Seeks to Clarify Independent Contractor Status
By Melanie WaddellThe Financial Services Institute cheered the bill, saying it would protect the status of independent advisors.
April 19, 2023
Prudential Agrees to Group Life Claim Changes in DOL SettlementThe insurer agreed to limit challenges based on the insureds' insurability after Labor took issue with denied claims.
April 19, 2023
Senate Panel to Consider Su's Labor Secretary Nomination ThursdayJulie Su has faced Republican criticism for supporting a California law classifying more independent contractors as employees.
April 18, 2023
DOL to Appeal Rollover Decision; New Fiduciary Rule Expected by End of SummerThe news that an appeal is coming leaves advisors in a tough spot, attorney Fred Reish tells ThinkAdvisor.
April 12, 2023
House Panel to Hold Hearing on DOL Indie Contractor RuleThe Labor Department plans to issue a final independent contractor rule in May.
March 14, 2023
Biden Advances Su's Nomination as Labor SecretaryJulie Su could replace Marty Walsh, who is leaving the post this month to become the head of the National Hockey League's players' union.
March 03, 2023
Are You Ready for the DOL's Next Fiduciary Deadline?Investment advisors must fulfill the latest requirements of the Prohibited Transaction Exemption for rollovers by July 1.
March 01, 2023
Senate Set to End Labor's ESG RuleThe expected move by Republicans and some Democrats is likely to be vetoed by the president.