Employers and Advisers

Resources for plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and service providers.

Guidance

  • E.O. 12866 Guidance

    Find “significant guidance documents” subject to the Executive Order and Bulletin. 

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  • Field Assistance Bulletins

    Browse memos from the Office of Regulations and Interpretations. These bulletins provide guidance to the Director of Enforcement and the Regional Directors.

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  • Technical Releases

    Find guidance on laws and regulations related to retirement, heath, and other job-based benefits.
     

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Plan Administration and Compliance

  • Abandoned Plans

    Get information on individual account pension plans that don't have a plan sponsor or plan administrator. 

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  • Correction Programs

    Learn how to self-correct Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) violations.
     

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  • Disaster Relief

    Find out how EBSA provides relief to employers, plan sponsors, employees, and plan participants impacted by national disasters.
     

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  • Fiduciary Responsibilities

    Learn about the law, determine your legal responsibilities, and find out how to avoid the most common problems.
     

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  • Health Plans

    Find guides, tips, and tools to better understand and comply with health plan laws.
     

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  • Reporting and Filing

    Learn about common forms, find answers to frequently asked questions, and get help determining which schedules you should use.
     

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  • Retirement Plans

    Find guides, tips, and tools to better understand and comply with retirement plan laws.

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Small Business