ERIC remains steadfast in our belief that Seattle Municipal Code 14.28 (SMC 14.28) is a mandate on federally regulated benefit plans, a violation of federal law. The City’s claim that there is a presumption against preemption is weak and relies on outdated court rulings.
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Analysis of Surprise Billing Deal, SCOTUS Decides PBM Case & More
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ERIC Confident in Lawsuit Despite Attempt by New Jersey Commissioner to Have it Dismissed
ERIC stands behind its lawsuit to stop the new amendments (S.B. 3170) to the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act (New Jersey WARN Act) from being enforced as they are preempted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
ERIC Litigation Update: Seattle Health Care Mandate
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ERIC Participating as Panelist in USofCare Webinar, Election Update, ACA Oral Arguments, Pfizer Vaccine
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Jander Update and Upcoming Webinars
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U.S. Appeals Court Must Protect Employee Benefits
ERIC remains steadfast in our belief that the City of Seattle is violating federal law by imposing benefit mandates on employers that already offer health coverage to their employees in compliance with federal law. We are reviewing yesterday’s filing by the City and will continue our fight to protect employers from state and local mandates on federally regulated benefit plans.
COVID Legislation After the Election, Mental Health EO, Opioid Cases
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ERIC Victory: SMILES Act amended, October policy conference health panels, Amicus support for ERIC v City of Seattle
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Employer Groups File Amicus Briefs in Support of ERIC’s Lawsuit Against the City of Seattle
Today, employer groups filed three amicus briefs in our favor of ERIC’s lawsuit against the City of Seattle.