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ERIC Supports the Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act

ERIC supports Senator Elizabeth Warren’s introduction of the “Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act,” which would create a central database allowing current and soon-to-be retirees to view the location of their retirement funds. It also provides needed guidance to employers on the steps that must be taken to locate former employees who are still vested in the company’s retirement plan

ERIC Comments on Maryland Paid Sick Leave

The ERISA Industry Committee (“ERIC”) applauds the Maryland General Assembly’s efforts to increase access to paid sick and safe leave to its workers, but believe it should be accomplished in a manner that does not hinder employers in the process. The “Maryland Healthy Working Families Act” (“Act”), while well-intentioned, provides limited time for employers to make the necessary changes in order to be in compliance with the Act by February 11, 2018 (i.e., the implementation date of the Act)

ERIC Supports Chronic Disease Management Act

On behalf of The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), thank you for introducing the Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018. ERIC strongly supports your bill to transform Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) into health benefit vehicles with vast potential for health improvement and savings. This legislation would significantly improve HSAs, making them a more versatile and effective tool for employees and plan sponsors

Maryland Paid Sick Leave Delay

On Tuesday, State Senator Thomas Middleton introduced an emergency bill, SB 304, that would delay the implementation date of the state’s newly passed paid sick leave law, the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act to April

ERIC Comments on Maryland’s Paid Sick Leave Law

The ERISA Industry Committee (“ERIC”) applauds the Maryland General Assembly’s efforts to increase access to paid sick and safe leave to its workers, but believe it should be accomplished in a manner that does not hinder employers in the process