EBSA Updates National Enforcement Priorities for FY 2026

On January 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (“EBSA”) announced a major update to its national enforcement projects for fiscal year 2026. The changes are intended to focus enforcement resources on areas that pose the greatest risk to plan participants and beneficiaries, while reducing emphasis on minor or technical compliance issues.... By: Foster Swift Collins & Smith