Newly confirmed DOL Secretary faces tough choices on fiduciary
Andrew Welsch is a former managing editor of Financial Planning.
Andrew Welsch is a former managing editor of Financial Planning.
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Industries that rely on independent contractors should review potential impacts of the new rule and make sure their independent contractor documentation is squared away.
An expert adviser explains the many considerations to take into account before deciding on this as an option for employees.
Whoever wins the White House and controls Congress is likely to affect important issues tied to compensation and healthcare.
Much has been written recently about the increased scrutiny of employer's fiduciary responsibility related to the health and welfare plans offered to their employees.
The court filings seek to overturn two injunctions federal courts imposed after finding the Department of Labor's new conduct standard is too similar to a previous one vacated in 2018.