News and Updates

For Employee Ownership Initiative

News and updates

Keep visiting this page for new content and updates about the Department’s Employee Ownership Initiative.

  • EBSA Launches Expanded Website for Employee Ownership Initiative

    EBSA expanded its Employee Ownership Initiative website to include information for employers, employees, state partners, and other stakeholders on many topics related to employee ownership, employee participation, and business succession planning. Visitors can also learn about the different ways that state governments are promoting employee ownership.

    02/13/2026

    Three coworkers smiling while reviewing a laptop together.
  • EBSA Welcomes New Division Chief to Lead Division of Employee Ownership

    EBSA’s Office of Outreach, Education and Assistance welcomed Hilary Abell as its first Chief of the Division of Employee Ownership. Hilary’s experience includes leading two organizations dedicated to creating quality jobs and wealth for low-income people through worker ownership, partnering with governments and other stakeholders, and being a worker-owner herself.

    07/01/2024

    Hilary Abell