ERIC is fighting back against a recently introduced New Jersey proposal that would require employers to provide up to 80 hours of supplemental COVID-19 paid sick leave benefits to their employees and back-date payment for these benefits to the beginning of 2021.
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Emergency Savings Legislation & President’s Budget
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ERIC Supports Bill Addressing Employees’ Retirement & Savings Needs
We appreciate that the Enhancing Emergency and Retirement Savings Act of 2021 encourages employees to save for retirement while still allowing them to access their money in cases of emergencies without penalty.
ERIC Win: Colorado and New Jersey Pass Telehealth Compacts
Colorado’s Audiology Speech-language Interstate Compact legislation (SB 21) has been approved by Governor Polis on May 19. This is another major win for ERIC’s member companies who have operations and employees in the state
Telehealth Expansion Act Reintroduced, Prescription Drugs and Price Transparency Bills & COBRA Guidance
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Congressional Hearing and Markups on Retirement
ERIC submitted a statement for the Senate HELP Committee’s hearing on retirement security. The hearing discussed the retirement savings crisis for Americans and what solutions can be pursued.
Lawmakers Must do More to Support Workers’ Financial Security
Our statement today outlines additional steps that must be taken to promote retirement security for working Americans further. We believe including these provisions will afford plan participants more opportunities to save and plan sponsors more flexibility in plan operations.
Prescription Drug Hearings, HSA and Telehealth Bills, Employer Hospital Letter & HHS Budget Hearing
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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 WIN: Ohio Legislature Passes PSYPACT Legislation
Ohio lawmakers took ERIC’s recommendation to pass SB 2 out of the Senate and House chambers. The bill increases access to mental health providers in the state by entering the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.