U.S. Department of Labor to Release MEWA Guidance Soon | Employment Law

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On October 31, 2011, a representative of the Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, announced that the DOL expects to release guidance in the near future concerning new registration and reporting requirements for multiple employer welfare arrangements (“MEWAs”).

The guidance is also expected to address expanded enforcement authority for addressing potential fraud by MEWA operators.

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