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ERIC Files Comments on DOL Proposed Rule on ESG Investing

Today, ERIC filed comments on the Department of Labor’s proposed rule, “Factors in Selecting Plan Investments.”

California Lawmakers Have the Chance to Get Paid Leave Right in the Wake of COVID-19

ERIC is calling on California lawmakers to be strategic as they consider two paid leave bills in the wake of COVID-19. New legislation should not create redundancy or additional burdens for employers who already offer generous paid leave policies.

ERIC Pushes Back on California Paid Leave Expansion Proposals

As states continue to respond to the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, ERIC is pushing back on state and local paid leave proposals that would place administrative burdens on large employers and further complicate the current patchwork of state paid leave laws and programs.

Senate Republicans Released Fourth COVID-19 Proposal; Stock Drop Case Victory

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DOL Asks for Public Input on State Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs; ERIC State Paid Leave Strategy Calls

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ERIC Letter to Senate on Employee Benefits Liability & Regulatory Updates

On Friday, July 17, ERIC sent a letter to Senate Leadership detailing liability protections that are needed pursuant to employee benefit plans, in order to reopen the economy and avoid abusive lawsuits when member companies bring their workers back on site.

ERIC Asks IRS for Guidance on SECURE Act

ERIC is asking the IRS for guidance on three provisions of the SECURE Act. Specifically, ERIC is asking for guidance on the required minimum distribution rules, withdrawals in case of birth or adoption, and nondiscrimination testing relief for closed plans.