by PC Editorial Staff | Jan 6, 2022 | DOL, EBSA, Employee benefit plans, ERISA
On December 30th, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced an enforcement policy regarding group health plan disclosure requirements. Specifically, the policy pertains to required fee transparency disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act...
by PC Editorial Staff | Nov 2, 2021 | DOL, EBSA, ERISA, Fiduciary Rule, IRS
The Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued a new prohibited transaction rules policy. Accordingly, Field Assistance Bulletin 2021-02, “Temporary Enforcement Policy on Prohibited Transaction Rules Applicable to...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 20, 2021 | cybersecurity, DOL, EBSA, Retirement Plans
On April 14th, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced cybersecurity guidance for plan sponsors, fiduciaries, recordkeepers, and plan participants. Specifically, the direction includes best practices for maintaining cybersecurity, including tips on protecting...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 19, 2021 | DOL, EBSA, Retirement Plans
On April 13th, 2021, the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued investment advice exemption guidance. Specifically, the guidance affects retirement investors, employee benefit plans, and investment advice providers. This...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 12, 2021 | COBRA, DOL, EBSA, Employee benefit plans
In early April, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released two frequently asked questions (FAQs) documents on recent updates to COBRA and mental heath regulations. Included within the documents is information on updates to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget...
by Editorial Staff | Mar 2, 2021 | DOL, EBSA
In late February, the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued Notice 2021-01 regarding benefit plan deadlines. Specifically, the notice provides guidance on the duration of COVID-19-related deadline extensions first...
