by David Torrillo | Jan 29, 2026 | Employee Benefit Plans, Forms and Procedures, News and Press Releases, Policy Updates, Retirement - 401(k), 403(b)
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (“EBSA”) recently announced the overhaul of its national enforcement projects for fiscal year 2026. The changes to the national enforcement projects, the most significant EBSA has...
by David Torrillo | Aug 7, 2025 | Employee Benefit Plans, News and Press Releases, Policy Updates
On August 7, 2025 an executive order was issued which aims to broaden the investment opportunities available to Americans saving for retirement through defined-contribution plans like 401(k)s. Traditionally, these plans have limited access to alternative...
by David Torrillo | Jul 24, 2025 | Blog, Employee Benefit Plans, Forms and Procedures, News and Press Releases, Retirement - 401(k), 403(b)
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced several programs designed to help employers, unions, and pension plans voluntarily assess and improve their compliance with federal labor laws. The release also provides a link the new on-line self-correction...
by David Torrillo | Jul 18, 2025 | Blog, Employee Benefit Plans, News and Press Releases, Retirement - 401(k), 403(b)
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) has recently filed an amicus brief in the case of Paul Hutchins, plaintiff, versus HP, Inc., defendant, in support of the defendant’s use of forfeitures. (Hutchins vs HP Amicus-Brief) The case claims that the defendant improperly...
by David Torrillo | May 28, 2025 | Employee Benefit Plans, Forms and Procedures, News and Press Releases, Policy Updates, Retirement - 401(k), 403(b)
In Compliance Assistance Release No. 2025-01, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration has rescinded a 2022 compliance release that previously discouraged fiduciaries from including cryptocurrency options in 401(k) retirement plans....
