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November 13, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - There were 1,309 mass layoffs covering 284,154 workers during the third quarter - continuing a downward trend compared to a year ago.

November 13, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - There were 1,309 mass layoffs covering 284,154 workers during the third quarter - continuing a downward trend compared to a year ago.

December 11, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Fidelity Investments has unveiled some enhancements to its Plan Sponsor WebStation (PSW) service including new design, enhanced processing, improved data management, and new...

December 11, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The US District Court for the Southern District Court of New York has found an erroneous statement does not translate into larger retirement...

December 11, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - In a change that could allow more investors access to online investment advice, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to...

November 12, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Francois Trahan will join Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. as a managing director and chief investment strategist, according to a company news release.

December 11, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new regulations to give investors more up-to-date information on mutual fund holdings and expenses.

December 11, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Hewitt Associates has taken its outsourcing services to a new level, assuming the responsibility for 401(k) administration services for clients of Cleveland-based National...

November 12, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Texas Supreme Court rules that stock option value should be determined at the time of the breach of contract and not at...

December 11, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Some Oregon public employers may be hit with gargantuan contribution rate increases of 70% to properly fund the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System...

November 12, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The utility, insurance, durable manufacturers and finance industries are offering the best benefit programs, according to Mercer Human Resources Consulting.

December 11, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Calling them "not bona fide American companies" and "a poster child for the kind of corporate behavior that repels most US citizens," California...

November 12, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Labor shortages are up 12% this year in hospitals across the country, according to a new survey by Buck Consultants.

December 11, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) has sued Qwest Communications and a handful of top banks and financial services companies alleging the...

December 11, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Chief Financial Officers (CFO) rank health care and stock option issues as very important to their company in 2003, but see growth in...

December 11, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A coalition of religious orders and environmentally activist investors have unveiled global warming related shareholder resolutions targeted at the world's two largest automakers.

December 11, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - US Airways Group Inc and its pilots union have reached a tentative agreement on $100 million in annual cost savings - half of...

December 11, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - United Airlines employees no longer hold any UAL stock in their 401(k) plans, and the 55% stake they once held in the airline...

December 11, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is drafting a letter urging Congress to remove incentives for companies to move offshore for tax...

December 11, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Prudential Relocation now offers an expanded resource for relocation and human resource professionals.