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‘Tis the Season… to Consider ESG Investments in Your 401(k) Plan

• Filed Under: 401(k)

We recently summarized the regulatory back and forth of the past few years relating to environmental, social, and corporate governance (“ESG”) factors and their impact on ERISA retirement plans and the fiduciaries that oversee them.  As expected, the Biden administration released a proposed rule last year that re-opened the door (previously closed by the Trump…

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The City of Los Angeles Passes Retail Fair Workweek Ordinance

• Filed Under: General (CA)

Today, November 29, 2022, the Los Angeles City Council passed the Fair Work Week Ordinance on the second reading. The ordinance now goes to the mayor for final approval. If approved by the mayor, it will take effect on April 1, 2023. Covered Employers Under the ordinance, covered employers are defined as those businesses identified… Continue Reading

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