Compliance March 30, 2011

EBSA to Host Retirement Workshop for Women

The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is co-sponsoring a Webcast on April 12 to help women with retirement planning issues.
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The Webcast has been designed for women who are about 10 to 15 years from retirement. The purpose is to help them figure out if they are on track for a secure retirement and find ways to fill savings gaps. It will provide tools and information for women of all ages who have questions about retirement planning.   

The sponsors will discuss how to make the most of savings opportunities at work and how to make savings last over a possibly long retirement. The Webcast will also highlight issues that can make retirement planning more difficult for women, including widowhood and divorce.   

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In addition, the Social Security Administration will discuss Social Security retirement benefits and what women may want to consider in deciding when to start receiving benefits.  

Registration for the event is here.
Compliance March 30, 2011

DoL Announces ERISA Responsibilities Workshop

The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is offering an “Understanding Your Responsibilities Under ERISA” workshop.
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The free employer/service provider workshop will present an introduction to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and cover some of the basics of retirement plan administration. This will include an overview of the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP).   

Pre-registration is required and seats are available on a first-come basis.  

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The workshop is April 21, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Chicago at the Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building at 77 West Jackson Blvd. in Room 331.   

The registration form is at http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/Chicagoworkshop1.pdf.

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