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A government watchdog reports that Labor Department regulations haven't made much of an impact on the levels of disclosure and comprehension.

The IRS and Labor Department issued guidance on the new savings vehicles, but advisers have questions.

The President-elect hopes his latest appointee will help the DOL prioritize protecting workers during the pandemic.

Revisions to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act are now in effect.

When applying the final guidelines, employers should know that salary level is just one of the criteria for exemption.

The final rule boosts the minimum salary threshold for salaried workers, but not to the extent under the Obama administration’s proposal.

The move is expected to prevent fund leakage through opt-out rollovers when workers leave a job, industry experts say.

Small and midsize employers will be able to form or connect with associations to offer employees workplace retirement plans.

The son of the late Supreme Court justice is “highly respected,” industry leaders say, noting the younger Scalia’s industry and institutional knowledge would be a benefit to businesses.

The outgoing secretary’s deputy, Patrick Pizzella, will be named acting secretary of the department.