In October, the U.S. Department of Labor released a proposed rule that would increase plan administrators’ ability to make certain required ERISA pension disclosures through electronic, rather than paper, delivery. Below is a summary of the proposed rule with some highlights on aspects of the proposal that have been questioned by interested parties and might … Continue Reading
Regulatory safe harbors play a critical role in the design of employee benefit plans by: Providing concrete guidance on how to comply with the complex rules that govern plans; Facilitating efficient, effective and consistent plan administration; and Encouraging employers to establish and continue their employee benefit plans and furthering participants’ understanding of the rules. Without … Continue Reading
