October 1, 2007

U.S. Department of Labor sues to distribute 401(k) account assets of now defunct Troy, Michigan business

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October 1, 2007

U.S. Labor Department obtains consent judgment restoring more than $100,000 to Orlando, Florida-based ZHA Inc. 401(k) plan

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September 28, 2007

U.S. Labor Department to profile faces of disability employment policy throughout October National Disability Employment Awareness Month

WASHINGTON — Throughout October, which is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) will profile on its Web site individuals who have personally benefited from agency-sponsored programs aimed at eliminating the chronic underemployment of people with disabilities, as well as employers and organizations that have successfully implemented strategies to hire, support, empower and otherwise value employees with disabilities.

September 27, 2007

U.S. Department of Labor’s ERISA advisory council working groups to hold teleconferences October 16

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September 27, 2007

U.S. Department of Labor sues to distribute 401(k) assets to workers of bankrupt Iowa business

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September 26, 2007

U.S. Labor Department to sponsor free workshops, seminars in Portland, Oregon on federal pension and health laws

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September 25, 2007

U.S. Labor Department sponsors free compliance assistance seminar for retirement plan fiduciaries in Nashville, Tennessee

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September 20, 2007

$2.3 million grant from U.S. Department of Labor funds consortium to increase employment, self-sufficiency of Americans with disabilities

Rutgers center to lead research, information, technical assistance and training efforts

September 19, 2007

U.S. Labor Department recovers nearly $1 million in back wages for Hurricane Katrina workers

two subcontractors agree to compensate 382 current and former workers

September 18, 2007

U.S. Labor Department reaches agreement restoring funds to Wixom, Michigan based 401(k) plan

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September 17, 2007

U.S. Department of Labors Office of Labor-Management Standards reports 11 indictments, eight convictions during August for union funds embezzlement

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) today announced its criminal enforcement data for August 2007. During August, OLMS obtained 11 indictments and eight convictions, for a total of 84 indictments and 108 convictions during fiscal year 2007 to date. These indictments and convictions primarily involve union officers and employees who have embezzled union funds.

September 13, 2007

U.S. Labor Department proposes new disclosure rules for multiemployer pension plans

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September 13, 2007

U.S. Labor Department sponsors free compliance assistance seminar for retirement plan fiduciaries in Portland, Maine

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September 12, 2007

Ponticelli notes U.S. Department of Labor efforts to ensure a vibrant and competitive workforce during XV Inter-American Conference

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago — During the XV Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labor today in Port of Spain, Deputy Undersecretary of Labor for International Affairs Charlotte Ponticelli discussed how the U.S. Department of Labor is working in strategic partnerships with regional economies throughout the United States to ensure a competitive and adaptable workforce in the 21st century.

September 11, 2007

U.S. Department of Labor announces rules on selecting annuity providers for benefit distributions from pension plans

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September 11, 2007

U.S. Labor Department obtains judgments involving Southfield, Michigan business 401(k) and pension plan funds

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