The trustee is responsible for the safekeeping of a plan’s investments and needless to say – it’s a critically important role. While operating in good faith is a baseline duty expected of all trustees, not all trustees understand what they can be liable for or the true extent of their

While the goal is to retain loyal employees (rather than constantly hiring and training), the reality is most Americans don’t stay in one job their whole lives. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it turns out that the average person has 12 jobs over a 32-year span! Fortunately, 401(k)

Cyber-attacks are on the rise. As you’re aware, plan sponsors, administrators, and service providers maintain electronic information that can be extremely vulnerable to cyber-attacks, including personally identifiable information (PII), participant enrollment data, and of course, electronically protected health information (EPHI). Responsible plan fiduciaries must safeguard against cybersecurity risks, but not

With the current administration aiming to significantly boost the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) funding for 2022 and over the next 10 years, more DOL audits could be on the horizon for employers. The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), a DOL agency, is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of