Congress Searches for Ways to Increase Contractor Participation in Plans
The American Benefits Council suggested in a reply to Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy that gig workers can benefit from increased...
Tag: Independent Contractor
Independent Contractors and Plan Eligibility
The DOL’s new rule on independent contractors could lead to more workers being eligible for retirement plans, depending on plan...
Financial Services Institute, Peers Challenge DOL’s Independent Contractor Rule
The rule would make it much harder to classify workers, including financial advisers, as independent contractors.
Biden Expected to Sign Continuing Resolution
The resolution would prevent a government shutdown and keep the DOL funded through February 2.
House Republicans Propose Budget Bill That Would Repeal DOL Rules
Budget proposal for the DOL would prevent the regulator from implementing its ESG rule, independent contractor status and proposals on...
Senate HELP Committee Advances Su’s Nomination on Partisan Lines
No floor vote has been scheduled for the confirmation of the acting Secretary of Labor, who faces Republican opposition.
Acting Labor Secretary Su Says SECURE 2.0 Guidance Coming in “Timely Manner”
Committee to consider Su's confirmation to replace Marty Walsh, who left the DOL in February.
DOL Contractor Rule Threatened by 20% Adviser Quit Rate
An FSI survey shows independent advisers would retire before being classified as employee as the DOL mulls tens of thousands...