Click here to return to home page Search
What is ERISA?
Basic Terms and Issues
Glossary
FAQ
ERISA Perspective
ERISA In The News
Plan Administrators
Plan Participants
ERISA History
ERISA Resources
Our ERISA Cases
Highlights of Various Cases
Foster and Gallagher ESOP Litigation
Professionals
Listing of Professionals
Company
Company History
Career Opportunities
Contact


Does ERISA provide for administrative exemptions?

Yes. Apart from statutory exemptions, ERISA allows for administrative exemptions by the Secretary of Labor from all or part of certain provisions of ERISA. Before granting an exemption, the Secretary of Labor must publish the proposed exemption in the Federal Register, provide an opportunity for a hearing so that interested persons may present their views and make a determination on the record granting or denying the application. Before granting an exemption, the Secretary of Labor must find that the exemption is administratively feasible; in the interests of the plan and of its participants and beneficiaries; and protective of the rights of the participants and beneficiaries.





Terms / GlossaryFAQ - Frequenty Asked QuestionsContactLegal Notice