Recent Developments Relating to the DOL and ESOPs

There have been significant developments that could impact the future of Department of Labor (DOL) regulation, investigations, and litigation related to ESOPs. During a recent National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) webinar, Ted Becker and Julian L. André shared what ESOP fiduciaries, ESOP company directors and management, employees involved with the ESOP, and advisors need to know about these developments.

Learning objectives

• Discuss recent changes within the DOL and its Employee Benefits Security Administration and how they could affect ESOPs.
• Learn about the status of DOL regulation on adequate consideration.
• Find out about the status of the DOL Employee Ownership Initiative.