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There's A New Sheriff At The SEC: What's It Mean For The Fiduciary Standard?
Thursday, June 8, 2017 - 1:39pm | 447The first stage of an important new rule for anyone who uses a financial advisor will officially roll out on Friday. The Department of Labor is moving forward with the first stage of the new fiduciary rule, a federal regulation requiring financial advisors to act in the best interest of their...
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What The New Gig Economy Bill Means For Workers, In Layman's Terms
Friday, May 26, 2017 - 3:35pm | 613“Gig workers” make up almost 34 percent of the workforce, and Recode expects this number to double in four years. Gig workers are the Uber drivers, AirBnB property owners, the freelance writers, the self-employed musicians — the workers who make their own schedule and find their...
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4 Things To Know About Alexander Acosta, Trump's New Pick For Labor Secretary
Friday, February 17, 2017 - 12:48pm | 629The Trump administration appears to be standing on a sticky wicket, as controversies, one after another, rock it. On Wednesday, Trump's nominee for the post of the Labor Secretary Andrew Puzder threw in his towel for reasons more than one. The new nominee for the post is Alexander Acosta, who...