The filing of three amici briefs in support of ERIC’s petition to the Ninth Circuit to rehear our case against the City of Seattle’s health care mandate is a clear sign that employers across multiple industries support a strong federal standard governing employer-sponsored health care, over disparate state and local mandates.
Miscellaneous Archives:
ERIC Applauds Congress for Protecting Retirement Security
ERIC applauds lawmakers for introducing the ‘Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021.’ Millions of Americans have had their finances negatively impacted during the pandemic; ERIC believes this bill is an essential step to increasing the future retirement security of workers and retirees.
ERIC Calls on Lawmakers to Address & Solve Rising Drug Prices
ERIC provided statements for the record ahead of two hearings in the U.S. House of Representatives focused on lowering the cost of health.
ERIC Victory: Maryland Lawmakers Shift Paid Leave Focus Based on ERIC Recommendations
ERIC successfully defeated Maryland’s paid leave insurance program and significantly pared down state COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave legislation. ERIC had been fighting the two proposals since the beginning of the year.
ERIC WIN: Tennessee Senate Passes PSYPACT Legislation
ERIC recommended passage of HB 455, which is a win for ERIC and its member companies as the bill increases access to mental health providers in the state by entering the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.
ERIC Urges Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to Revisit Golden Gate Case Decision & Protect ERISA from Further Overreach
ERIC urged the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to convene en banc to rehear ERIC’s appeal in its case against the City of Seattle.
ERIC Victory: New York City Council Moves Retirement Savings Program Legislation Including ERIC Recommendations
Today, the New York City Council Committee on Civil Service and Labor voted to pass bills Int. 888-18 and Int. 901-18, which respectively create a city-administered retirement savings program and a retirement savings board to oversee its administration.
Large Employers’ Voice Needed in Paid Leave Discussion
ERIC’s testimony focused on the expansive paid leave provided by many employers, particularly by large, multistate employers, to millions of workers across the country through voluntary paid leave plans.
ERIC Continues to Work with Lawmakers to Address Mental Health & Expand Telehealth Access
ERIC participated in two health care-related Congressional hearings today. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) hearing examined the COVID-19 response and lessons learned to address mental health and substance use disorders.
Employers Want to Keep Expanded Benefits for Employees but Need Guidance from Agencies
ERIC is urging the DOL, HHS, and Treasury, as well as the IRS and PBGC, to support employees and grow the post-pandemic economy.