Finger pointing at word compliance Compliance mistakes are not desirable, but with help from government resources, they're not the end of the world. (Photo: Shutterstock)

NASHVILLE — This year, the Department of Labor has increased the penalties it levies against retirement plan sponsors for noncompliance — and it doesn't take much to be hit with a fine.

The prospect of a DOL audit can be terrifying for organizations, and many times, non-compliance is inadvertent.

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C.J. Marwitz

C.J. Marwitz is a writer and editor.