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.
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SECURE Act 2.0 Re-Introduced in the House
ERIC Victory: Maryland Lawmakers Shift Paid Leave Focus Based on ERIC Recommendations
ERIC successfully defeated Maryland’s paid leave insurance program and significantly pared down state COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave legislation. ERIC had been fighting the two proposals since the beginning of the year.
ERIC Victory: New York City Council Moves Retirement Savings Program Legislation Including ERIC Recommendations
Today, the New York City Council Committee on Civil Service and Labor voted to pass bills Int. 888-18 and Int. 901-18, which respectively create a city-administered retirement savings program and a retirement savings board to oversee its administration.
President Biden Rolls Out Paid Leave Proposal as Part of American Families Plan
Large Employers’ Voice Needed in Paid Leave Discussion
ERIC’s testimony focused on the expansive paid leave provided by many employers, particularly by large, multistate employers, to millions of workers across the country through voluntary paid leave plans.
Chairman Neal Introduces New Approach to Paid Family and Medical Leave
Retirement and Paid Leave Letters to the Administration and Congress
Employers Want to Keep Expanded Benefits for Employees but Need Guidance from Agencies
ERIC is urging the DOL, HHS, and Treasury, as well as the IRS and PBGC, to support employees and grow the post-pandemic economy.