We take our responsibilities to you very seriously. We are always considering the impact of recent developments and trends. In our review of the DOL activities in 2023, we noted that employee complaints and investigations were up significantly. This is not an unusual trend. When the economy is anemic and job layoffs occur, employees and former employees, are much more apt to be focused on their rights and benefits. In this environment, complaints, DOL investigations and lawsuits arise more frequently. Also, Congress recently approved a huge increase in the budget to allow the hiring tens of thousands of new IRS employees. This would likely permit more audits. We are aware that the IRS and DOL do exchange information where a potential issue is discovered by either regarding their audit activities.

Having continuously updated documents and a focused team of consultants and benefit specialist during such times becomes even more important. Our documents and forward-thinking advisory staff help assure that if a complaint, audit or lawsuit occurs, you are ready to respond accordingly; thereby mitigating or possibly avoiding entirely costly penalties or litigation. This is what a superior service should do for you and your company. We are committed to providing you with this quality of service!