DOL
Get the latest news and insights on the Department of Labor's moves around the fiduciary rule, other financial regulations, enforcement actions and more.
Life Industry Reps Try to Speed Shape DOL Rollover Standards Draft
By Allison BellThe department's EBSA branch kept a hearing on proposal short.
August 18, 2020
DOL Issues Rule on Lifetime Income StatementsThe rule, mandated by the Secure Act, is intended to help workers picture their savings as a monthly income stream.
August 14, 2020
5 Groups That Aren't Thrilled With DOL's Fiduciary RewindLabor's decision to return to the five-part fiduciary test adopted in 1975 has drawn widespread criticism.
July 14, 2020
How DOL's New Fiduciary Rule Would Affect Rollover AdviceAdvisors providing rollover advice may become subject to fiduciary standards, but they may find relief in the new prohibited transaction exemption.
June 30, 2020
7 Things to Know About the New DOL Annuity Sales Standard ProposalThe proposed standard could turn IMOs, FMOs and BGAs into the Impartial Conduct Standards cops.
June 19, 2020
Uncertain Summer Childcare Means Employers Should Check COVID-19 Leave LawBusinesses may face complications when employees request paid leave to care for children who might be home for summer.
May 06, 2020
Rep. Phil Roe Says DOL Should Hold Off on Fiduciary Rule RebootMinimizing rulings during the pandemic "would be a good idea," Roe said.
March 06, 2020
Human Capital: ARA's Wielobob Details DOL, IRS Secure Act To-Do ListIn episode #10 of our podcast, we talk with Allison Wielobob, general counsel at the American Retirement Association.