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Retirement Security and Savings Act Re-Introduced

Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), and Ben Cardin (D-MD), have introduced the Retirement Security and Savings Act of 2021, legislation that was last introduced in 2019.

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Legislative updates

SECURE Act

DOL Withdraws Independent Contractor Rule

The Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division is withdrawing the independent contractor rule that was scheduled to take effect on May 7, 2021.

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Health and Welfare

Securing a Strong Retirement Act Re-Introduced

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) and Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) have introduced the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021.

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Legislative updates

SECURE Act

DOL Releases Additional Investment Advice Guidance

This latest DOL guidance package presents helpful information in a more understandable format.

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Retirement Spotlight

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Fiduciary Issues

Department of Labor Releases Cybersecurity Guidance

On April 14, the DOL’s (EBSA) issued—for the first time—guidance on best practices for maintaining cybersecurity.

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Washington Pulse

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Additional Prohibited Transaction Exemption Guidance

The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued two pieces of guidance on its new fiduciary advice prohibited transaction exemption, PTE 2020-02.

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DOL Releases Cybersecurity Guidance for Plan Sponsors

The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration today released a three-part guidance package on cybersecurity for plan sponsors, plan fiduciaries, service providers, and participants.

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Fiduciary Issues

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Additional COBRA Premium Assistance Guidance Under ARPA

The DOL has issued additional COBRA premium assistance guidance under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

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Health and Welfare

Marty Walsh Confirmed as Secretary of Labor

Former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was confirmed on Monday as Secretary of the Department of Labor (DOL). 

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DOL Proposes Withdrawal of Independent Contractor Rule

The Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division has proposed to withdraw the independent contractor rule, which has not yet taken effect. 

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