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Opinion Letter New Guidance Regulatory Requirements

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

DOL changes opinion letter program

The Department of Labor just announced that its Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is giving its opinion letter program a much-needed facelift. For those of us who’ve been around the retirement plan block a few...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

DOL Announces Enforcement Position on Independent Contractor Rule

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On May 1, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Field Assistance Bulletin announcing that the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will no longer enforce the 2024 independent contractor Final Rule previously established by the...more

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New DOL/EBSA Opinion Letter Program Offers A Path to Clarity for Plan Sponsors

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On June 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a significant expansion of its compliance assistance tools by launching an Opinion Letter Program across five key enforcement agencies, including the Employee...more

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“Dear DOL”: Labor Department Re-Launches Opinion Letter Program

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In a welcome development for employers navigating complex federal employment laws, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced the re-launch of its opinion letter program across several agencies, including the Wage and Hour...more

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