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The ERISA Industry Committee Emphasizes Need for Uniformity in Paid Family and Medical Leave Standards in Comments to Bipartisan Working Group

WASHINGTON, January 31, 2024 – The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) submitted comments today to the Bipartisan Working Group on paid leave, emphasizing the pressing need for Congress to address challenges created by a growing patchwork of incompatible state laws. ERIC said these laws, which often contain inconsistent mandates and standards, make it impossible for its member companies to provide uniform benefits nationwide.

The ERISA Industry Committee Urges Oregon Employment Department to Amend Rules Implementing Paid Leave Oregon Program

WASHINGTON, November 30, 2023 – In comments submitted today to the Oregon Employment Department, The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) recommended key provisions of proposed permanent regulations contained in “Paid Leave Oregon – Batch 9 – Appeals, Assistance Grants, Benefits, Confidentiality, Equivalent Plans, and Self-employment” be amended or developed further to prevent unnecessary compliance complications and better facilitate coordination of overlapping benefits.