September 2, 2003

Labor Department Proposes Amendment To Investment Management Exemption

Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.

Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) today proposed amendments to update a widely used class exemption available to plans whose assets are managed by qualified professional asset managers (QPAMs).

August 29, 2003

Labor Department Sues Trustees Of Seven Union Pension And Health Plans Over Investments With Oregon Investment Manager

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August 27, 2003

Labor Department Solicits Nominations For 2004 ERISA Advisory Council

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August 25, 2003

Service Agencies in Five States Selected by U.S.
Labor Department for People with Disabilities Training/Technical Assistance
Program

WASHINGTON—Human service agencies in Rhode Island, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Washington will take part in a training and technical assistance program for people with disabilities, U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced today.

August 21, 2003

Trustee To Restore Assets to Ohio Glass Company 401(K) Plan Under Judgment Obtained by Labor Department

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August 20, 2003

Labor Department Sues Wisconsin Company and 401(k) Plan Trustees Over Delinquent Employee Contributions

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August 19, 2003

Department of Labor, IRS and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Extend Annual Reports Deadline After Power Blackout

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August 18, 2003

Labor Department Grants Exemption For Northwest Airlines Pension Contribution

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August 11, 2003

Court Appoints Independent Fiduciary And Restores Assets to Retirement Plans of Maryland Companies

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August 6, 2003

Labor Department Sues Iowa Contractor’s Officials For Not Forwarding Contributions to 401(k) Plan

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August 4, 2003

Labor Department Settles With Bay Area Pension Plan Managers To Restore Funds to Plan

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August 4, 2003

Labor Department Obtains Default Judgment Against Baltimore Company and 401(k) Trustee

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August 4, 2003

Department of Labor Announces Compliance Assistance Guide For Qualified Medical Child Support Orders

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July 30, 2003

Labor Department Sues to Restore Assets To New York Retirement Plan and Appoint Independent Fiduciary

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July 25, 2003

Statement of Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on
the 13th Anniversary of the Signing of the Americans With Disabilities Act,
July 26, 2003

“Tomorrow we celebrate the 13th anniversary of the signing of the Americans With Disabilities Act, a landmark legislation of compassion and empowerment. The ADA has been a major civil rights legislation for the disabled community. Since its passage, it has been a powerful force in removing barriers to people with disabilities by increasing their opportunities in education, home ownership, transportation, and employment.

July 25, 2003

U.S. Department of Labor Issues WIA Compliance
Assistance Checklist to Help People with Disabilities

WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L Chao today issued a compliance assistance “Checklist” designed to ensure nondiscrimination against and equal opportunity for persons with disabilities under Section 188 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). The checklist was sent to all WIA program operators who receive government financial assistance.

July 24, 2003

Labor Department Testifies on Oversight of the Thrift Savings Plan

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July 22, 2003

U.S. Labor Department Publishes International
Labor Comparisons on U.S., Europe and Asia

WASHINGTON—The Labor Department has issued A Chartbook of International Labor Comparisons: United States, Europe, and Asia. The book, a collaborative effort the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Bureau of International Labor Affairs, is the department’s first international chartbook to compare select Asian-Pacific countries with both the U.S. and Europe.

July 21, 2003

October 15, 2003 Designated as National
Disability Mentoring Day by Labor Secretary Chao

WASHINGTON—Oct. 15, 2003 has been designated as National Disability Mentoring Day, Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced today.

Begun in 1999, National Disability Mentoring Day promotes career development for students and job seekers with disabilities through one-on-one job shadowing, group visits to public and private employers, and hands-on career exploration. It is held in October in conjunction with National Disability Employment Awareness Month.