Subpoenas for Employee Benefits Investigations

This document is about the statutory authority and procedures for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) to issue and enforce administrative subpoenas as part of its investigations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). It covers the different types of subpoenas, the review and approval process, serving the subpoenas, custody of documents obtained, and special considerations for subpoenas related to financial records and protected health information. The document also provides guidance on administrative depositions and obtaining documents in the possession of a grand jury.