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The proposed rule from the Labor Department would allow small companies with a common owner or those in the same trade group to band together and create multi-employer plans.

The proposed regulation would allow small businesses to band together to offer employees defined contribution plans.

The proposed regulation would allow small businesses to band together to offer employees defined contribution plans.

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week, reflecting jumps in states hit by Hurricane Florence.

American wages unexpectedly climbed in August by the most since the recession ended in 2009 and hiring rose by more than forecast.

Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest in almost five decades, indicating a tight job market.

New executive order directs Treasury and Labor departments to ease barriers for small firms to join together in multi-employer plans.

The guidance is likely to expand the scope of federal contractors that are exempt from the prohibition on discrimination against employees and applicants based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Robert Skelton, chief administrative officer of the Society of Association Executives, explains the the changing AHP landscape.