January 26, 2021
The coronavirus relief includes a “temporary rule preventing partial plan terminations” for plan sponsors of defined contribution retirement plans. The provision specifically states, “A plan shall […]
December 23, 2020
Department of Labor (DOL) enforcement recoveries are on the rise. A recent DOL report indicates that DOL recoveries have doubled since 2018 and tripled since 2016. […]
December 23, 2020
Yes! The primary purpose of a committee charter is to document overall plan governance. It is not dissimilar to how your Investment Policy Statement (IPS) acts […]
December 23, 2020
Your employer provides you with a retirement plan for you to save money in, tax-deferred, for the day you bid your career farewell and enter into […]
December 2, 2020
It is that time when plan sponsors need to send annual notices to participants. The 401(k) safe harbor, qualified default investment alternative (“QDIA”), and automatic enrollment […]
December 2, 2020
The Department of Labor is working on a guidance package addressing cybersecurity issues as they relate to plan sponsors and third-party providers. Tim Hauser, Deputy Assistant […]