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  As part of its intense focus on retirement security, Congress is considering new two-pronged legislation. If it passes, retirement industry experts anticipate that plan sponsors might face more trips to court stemming from fiduciary…
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  Among the many requirements for 401(k) plans are the timely dissemination of a variety of standard notices to participants. ERISA experts remind us that adhering to notice requirements is critical: failure leaves participants without…
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Together, small businesses are the largest employer in the country—and they are increasingly prioritizing worker well being. For example, according to new research, one in four are responding to the disruption of the pandemic by…
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  Mark your calendar: Data Privacy Day is January 28, 2021. As a matter of fact, go ahead and mark every day on your calendar as a day to respect and safeguard data, especially personally…
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As anticipated, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a final rule updating and detailing the fiduciary duties of prudence and loyalty under ERISA. Plan Sponsors: Pay Attention—Even When Voting By Proxy! The new…
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Retirement plans contain sensitive—and valuable information. In addition to securing it, you must be ready to respond to breaches. Who are the experts on your team? What’s On Your Company’s Inventory of Sensitive Data? When…
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 As the oldest members of the Millennial generation are headed into their forties, encourage increased saving efforts via 401(k) plans. Unprecedented Challenges—and Possibilities Too Millenials have been the largest generation in the US labor force…
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Lawsuits filed against retirement plan sponsors are on the rise—and tend to linger. Draw insights from them to help you protect yourself, your company, and your plan. A Lingering Case Against a Plan Sponsor Recently,…
Read Moreabout Lawsuits Against Plan Sponsors: They Really Do Happen!

$6 trillion dollars! That’s how much money experts estimate cybercrime will cost the global economy in 2021! Get prepared. Secure practical solutions and support now. A Ubiquitous Problem The more we all work, relate and…
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