Labor & Employment

Information Collection Submission for OMB Review: Annual Reporting Form 5500

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking public comment on the Annual Reporting Form 5500, which is used for reporting information on employee benefit plans. This notice announces the submission of the information collection for OMB review and requests comments on its necessity and impact.

Civil Penalties Under ERISA Sections 502(c)(7), (c)(2), (c)(5), and (c)(6)

The Department of Labor's Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration issued a final rule amending civil penalty provisions under ERISA sections 502(c)(7), (c)(2), (c)(5), and (c)(6). This rule establishes or modifies penalties related to violations of ERISA requirements.

Proposed Exemptions for John Hancock Life Insurance Company

The Department of Labor's Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration has issued a notice regarding proposed exemptions for John Hancock Life Insurance Company. This notice pertains to various application numbers and was published in the Federal Register on January 22, 2003.

Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request for Public Comment

The Department of Labor's Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration has proposed extending an existing information collection request related to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 2002-12. This notice is submitted for public comment.

Final Rule: Notice of Blackout Periods for Pension Plan Participants

The Department of Labor's Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration issued a final rule requiring retirement plan administrators to provide advance notice to participants and beneficiaries before imposing blackout periods. This rule aims to enhance transparency and protect plan participants during periods when they cannot access their accounts.

Prohibited Transaction Exemptions Granted for Swedish Health Services Pension Plan, Credit Suisse, Bank of America

The Department of Labor's Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration has granted individual prohibited transaction exemptions. These exemptions involve the Swedish Health Services Pension Plan, Credit Suisse, and Bank of America, addressing specific transactions that would otherwise violate ERISA's prohibited transaction rules.

Privacy Act of 1974 System of Records Modifications

The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) is revising its Privacy Act system of records notices. These modifications aim to provide clarity, update citations, and reflect changes in record-keeping related to federal employee leave and telework.

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board Membership

The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has announced the membership of its Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board. This notice details the individuals appointed to this board, effective February 19, 2025.

Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board Membership

The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has published a notice detailing the membership of its Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board. This notice, effective March 28, 2025, outlines the composition of the board responsible for performance reviews within the SES.

Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board Membership

The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has issued a notice regarding the membership of its Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board. This notice specifies the effective date for the membership, which is January 16, 2026.