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ERISA 04.30.2020

EBSA Gives Filing Relief for ERISA-Related Deadlines

The Employee Benefit Security Administration (EBSA) just launched deadline relief and recommendations related to the current impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including expanding “good faith” application of electronic delivery. According to the EBSA’s “Disaster Relief…
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EBSA Gives Filing Relief for ERISA-Related Deadlines
ERISA 04.28.2020

COVID-19 Layoffs come with Plan Sponsor PBGC Reporting Obligations

The recent pandemic has forced the hand of numerous establishments across the United States to release employees from their current positions. With over 26 million Americans now filing for unemployment in as little as five…
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COVID-19 Layoffs come with Plan Sponsor PBGC Reporting Obligations
ERISA 04.28.2020

House Approves Bill to Help Pay Retirement Benefits

On April 23, the House of Representatives approved a $484 billion COVID-19 stimulus bill which incorporates funding that can be utilized to help pay retirement benefits. The novel legislation, titled the Paycheck Protection Program and…
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House Approves Bill to Help Pay Retirement Benefits
ERISA 04.03.2020

The Basics of Fiduciary Liability Insurance

When it comes to the management of retirement plans, a fiduciary’s liability is often misunderstood. Fiduciary liability stems from the strict obligations set in place by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or…
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The Basics of Fiduciary Liability Insurance