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Release Date: 10/18/2004
Release Number: 04-06
Contact Name: Gloria Della
Phone Number: 202.693.8664
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Seattle, Washington - 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 Seattle, Washington on November 9,
2004 at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way,
Pier 66. |
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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 Washington seminar is sponsored by the Labor Department in
partnership 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 November 1, 2004 via
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 under EBSA’s
enforcement activities. The campaign also includes educational materials
on topics such as understanding fees and selecting an auditor. These
materials and more are featured on a dedicated Web page for fiduciary
education at www.dol.gov/ebsa. |
Upcoming
seminars will be held in Dallas, Texas (December 2, 2004). |
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U.S. Department of Labor
news releases are accessible on the Internet. The information in this news
release will be made available in alternate format upon request (large
print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the Central Office for Assistive
Services and Technology. Please specify which news release when placing
your request. Call 202.693.7765 or TTY 202.693.7755. |
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