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Release Date: 11/04/2004
Release Number: 04-08
Contact Name: Gloria Della
Phone Number: 202.693.8664
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DALLAS - 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 Richardson,
Texas on Dec. 2, 2004 at the Radisson Hotel Dallas North-Richardson, 1981 N.
Central Expressway.
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The 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 Texas 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 Nov. 22, 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 website 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. |
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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