Washington Proposes Assessment on Employers

In the Washington State Legislature, House Bill 1518 has been introduced that would place an assessment on employers with employees on the state’s medical assistance program

ERIC Asks Congress to Rethink Retirement Disclosure Responsibility of Employers

ERIC sent a letter to Congress expressing support for the passage of retirement legislation that would enhance retirement savings opportunities during this Congress. The letter also asked that lawmakers modify the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (LIDA) provision, making options more effective and flexible for plan sponsors

ERIC’s Comment Letter on Albany County Paid Sick Leave

The ERISA Industry Committee (“ERIC”) applauds your efforts to provide paid sick time to employees working in Albany County. Your proposed local law to provide access to paid sick time (“Local Law”), while well-intentioned, without small revisions will increase the compliance and financial burdens on large employers that already provide paid leave to employees in the county, the state, and other jurisdictions