By Jeremy J. Gray of Zuber & Taillieu
In a split with other circuits, the Third Circuit recently limited relief available to benefit plan administrators under ERISA. In US Airways, Inc. v. McCutchen, 663 F.3d 671 (3d Cir. 2011), the Third Circuit held that the “appropriate equitable relief” available under ERISA § 502(a)(3) to plan administrators can be… More...
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced a new directive withdrawing a former one that allowed residential builders to bypass fall protection requirements. More...
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The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration(“ETA”) has approved national guidelines for apprenticeship standards for the occupation of direct support professional. More...
Governor David A. Paterson has held a ceremonial bill signing of the Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) "Emerging Managers" bill (A.9976-C / S.6888-C). More...
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (“EBSA”) has released a final rule to give the estimated 72 million participants covered by 401(k)-type retirement plans greater information regarding the fees and expenses associated with their plans in order to better manage their retirement savings. More...
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