20 Items You Should Know About DOL ERISA Investigations

DOL Updates and Confirms Cybersecurity Guidance Applies to All ...

Among other things, the DOL clarified that its cybersecurity guidance applies not only to ERISA retirement benefit plans, but also to ERISA ...

DOL AUDIT GUIDE - Troy Benefits Consulting

DOL audits often focus on violations of ERISA's fiduciary obligations and reporting and disclosure requirements. The DOL may also investigate ...

ERISA: Defense Strategies to DOL Litigation and Investigations

As the litigation landscape continues to shift, practitioners should keep tabs on DOL's ERISA enforcement activities and ensure proper administration of their ...

Historic DOL Enforcement Results - DWC | The 401(k) Experts

DOL does occasionally investigate potential violations of ERISA's criminal provisions alongside other federal and state law enforcement agencies ...

If the DOL Investigates You... - Retirement Income Journal

“In most cases, you'll receive a letter informing you that your organization is under investigation under ERISA, with regard to your advice to ...

GAO-07-22, Employee Benefits Security Administration

We are also asking that Congress consider amending ERISA to give the Department of Labor ... It should be noted that all investigations include a review of ...

Is Your Plan Ready for a DOL Investigation? Nine Key Areas to ...

The DOL may examine whether a plan operates under policies and procedures intended to satisfy fiduciary obligations. These policies may include ...

GAO-21-376, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

... may identify fiduciary misconduct that needs to be further investigated ... understand their rights and responsibilities under Title I of ERISA.

Cybersecurity Considerations for Employers Sponsoring ERISA Plans

Breaches of plan assets and sensitive personal information in plans, such as Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and health ...

A Survival Guide to DOL Group Health Plan Mental Health Parity ...

We strongly encourage plan sponsors to engage their third-party administrators and/or ERISA counsel knowledgeable in DOL audits and the ...

House GOP Leaders Criticize DOL Investigations for 'Hurting ...

... I of ERISA. “Disturbing reports from stakeholders indicate that EBSA is failing to conduct its enforcement in a timely manner, creating ...

How Long Does a Department of Labor Investigation Take?

Labor board investigations usually last 3-6 months, but can go on for years. Learn how labor relations software can help employers manage ...

New ERISA Fiduciary Rule Takes Effect - Outten & Golden LLP

On June 9, the long-awaited revised “fiduciary rule” from the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) went into partial effect and will be in full ...

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Offer tips on how to be ready for a DOL audit at a moment's notice. Page 4. www.fisherphillips.com. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN. COMPLIANCE LANDSCAPE ...

Annual Reporting and Disclosure - Federal Register

The Form 5500 Annual Return/Report for Title I purposes is promulgated pursuant to DOL regulations under the ERISA provisions authorizing ...

DOL Confirms Cybersecurity Guidance Applies to All Employee ...

In the Tips for Hiring a Service Provider, the DOL indicated that the plan fiduciary should find out if the service provider has any insurance ...

Appendix E - Employee Benefit Law - FDIC

above and, in addition, shall provide written notification of possible violations of Title I, Part 1, of ERISA relating to reporting and disclosure. The written ...

An Overview of the DOL Investigation Process for Benefit Plans

They may require depositions but typically they are voluntary interviews. Legal counsel may be present during the interview, but their role will ...

The ERISA Edit: DOL Releases New Regulatory Agenda

Other Items On and Off the Agenda: In 2024, DOL will continue to work on a plethora of other proposed regulations, some of which are bi- or tri- ...

Q&A-Understanding Waivers of Discrimination Claims in Employee ...

Finally, this document includes a checklist with tips on what you should do before signing a waiver in a severance agreement and a sample of an ...