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ERIC Urges Congress to Protect ERISA, Allow for Flexibility
ERIC sent letters to the Committees of jurisdiction over ERISA. The letter urges Congress to enact provisions that will provide benefit flexibility to workers, protect defined benefit plan benefits, provide flexibility for plan sponsors, and to protect retiree health care.
States Stall on Paid Leave Proposals as Federal Legislation Moves Forward
Congress Must Allow Large Employers to Help Employees During COVID Crisis
Large employers want to do more for their employees to support them during the COVID crisis. However, they are stymied by existing health and retirement policies that are not flexible.
COVID-19 Retirement/Benefit Requests
Update on COVID-19 Legislation
New Student Loan Legislation Helps Save for Retirement While Repaying Loans
ERIC appreciates Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Representative Darin La Hood (R-IL) for taking steps to help workers save for retirement at the same time they are repaying student loan debt by introducing the Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act of 2020.
Paid Sick Leave, CalSavers, Student Loan Repayment Bill, SECURE Act Letter Update
Paid Family and Medical Leave in Maine and Philadelphia
ERIC Takes on Modernizing the DC/401(k) Plan System
ERIC today briefed Congressional staff on how lawmakers can help large employers strengthen the defined contribution plans they offer their employees.