“Getting It Right” – Compliance Assistance Seminar For Plan Fiduciaries Set For June 17 in Miami

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

Miami, Florida - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) compliance assistance seminar, “Getting It Right – Know Your Fiduciary Responsibilities,” will take place in Miami, Florida, on June 17, 2004 at the Sheraton Biscayne Bay, 495 Brickell Avenue.

The free seminar is part of the national fiduciary education campaign to increase awareness and understanding about basic fiduciary responsibilities associated with operating private-sector retirement plans. The Florida seminar is sponsored by the Labor Department along with the Society for Human Resource Management, National Federation of Independent Business, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, with only limited spaces available. Interested parties should register by June 11, 2004 by email or fax to: Norma Mannix at mannix.norma@dol.gov or 202.219.8141. For the agenda and registration information, visit EBSA’s Web site at www.dol.gov/ebsa or call 202.693.8684.

The department’s program – “Getting It Right – Know Your Fiduciary Responsibilities” – will provide employers and plan officials with an understanding of the law and their responsibilities and will focus on steps for avoiding the most common problems encountered in the department’s enforcement activities. The campaign also includes educational materials on topics such as understanding fees and selecting an auditor. These materials and more will be featured on a dedicated Web page for fiduciary education at http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/fiduciaryeducation.html.

Upcoming seminars will be held in:
Columbus, Ohio (July 29, 2004)
Burlington, Mass. (September 8, 2004)
Phoenix, Ariz. (September 23, 2004)

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Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.