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Alexander Acosta must reckon with a June 9 deadline amid a tense political debate.

Even with the increase, unemployment filings remain at a relatively low level and are on par with the 1970s, with employers more focused on adding and retaining workers.

Industry leaders share more on these important documents required by the federal government for most employee benefit plans with more than 100 participants.

An increase in DOL audits warrants a much closer inspection by employers and their advisers to ensure compliance and proper administration.

Filings are hovering near a four-decade low as managers hold staff levels steady or boost them to keep up with an expanding economy.

Employers should be preparing to conduct more due diligence on those advising their plans, says financial adviser John Ludwig.

ESG investing is one way to motivate young clients and boost their contributions.

ESG investing is one way to motivate young clients and boost their contributions.

An increase in DOL audits warrants a much closer look by employers to ensure compliance and proper administration.

Fewer Americans than forecast filed for unemployment benefits last week, with applications hovering just above a four-decade low.

Advisers should be prepared to explain what they have to gain from the client relationship, no matter how federal regulation ultimately unfolds.

The 98,000 increase followed a 219,000 rise in February that was less than previously estimated, a Labor Department report showed Friday in Washington.

Claims are hovering near the lowest level since the early 1970s, indicating employers remain reluctant to reduce staff amid steady demand and a shortage of workers with relevant skills and experience.

Three important things plan sponsors need to know about the DOL’s decision to push back the implementation date.

The Labor Department will now conduct a review with an eye toward amending or rescinding it.

The Labor Department will lose $2.6 billion under the 2018 budget, likely hindering the agency’s ability to regulate and assist employers, experts say.

While claims are near the highest level this year, weekly filings have been below 300,000 since early 2015, a level that economists consider consistent with a healthy labor market.

Union president Richard Trumka says that anything that dilutes the rule is bad and taking Obama’s overtime expansion away from even one worker could have devastating consequence.

Advisers could get more clarity thanks to a temporary enforcement policy for the new Fiduciary Rule.

With an eye toward potential repeal, Alexander Acosta told senators that he will abide by President Trump's executive memorandum and review the rule's impact.