Multiemployer Pension Reform Will Benefit All Plan Sponsors

The ERISA Industry Committee applauds Senators Grassley and Alexander for moving forward to address the crisis in the multiemployer pension system. Since this crisis impacts plan sponsors of all sizes and across the country, it must be addressed comprehensively to ensure the protection of retirement benefits for millions of workers.

ERIC Provides Guidance on Proposed Massachusetts State Retirement Savings Program Bills

The ERISA Industry Committee (“ERIC”) is writing to submit comments regarding proposed bills HB.1075, HB.1076, HB.1103, SB.574, and SB.602 to reinforce the importance of ensuring that the proposed state retirement savings program conforms with the preemption protection afforded by federal law—the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) —and does not impose benefit, reporting, or administrative requirements on employers already sponsoring a retirement plan.