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Federal Paid Leave Developments
For ERIC Members – Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Mercer
ERIC Files Electronic Disclosure Comment Letter; Input Requested on RFI Draft
ERIC Needs Member Feedback on DOL Proposal
Electronic Delivery Allows for Plan Participants to Maximize Their Benefits
ERIC expressed its strong support for the DOL proposed regulation that would allow for the electronic delivery of benefit plan documents and urges swift finalization of the proposal.
Litigation and Regulatory Retirement Update
Multiemployer Pension Reform Will Benefit All Plan Sponsors
The ERISA Industry Committee applauds Senators Grassley and Alexander for moving forward to address the crisis in the multiemployer pension system. Since this crisis impacts plan sponsors of all sizes and across the country, it must be addressed comprehensively to ensure the protection of retirement benefits for millions of workers.
ERIC Files Amicus Brief in Thole v. U.S. Bank
ERIC has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in James J. Thole v. U.S. Bank N.A., asking the Court to uphold the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit’s decision that the plaintiffs did not have the legal right to sue and the statute of limitations had run out on the ERISA claims.
PBGC Report Re-Enforces Need for PBIA Passage and Multiemployer Pension Reform
ERIC believes today’s release of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s 2019 Annual Report is further proof that there is a need for the passage of the Pension and Budget Integrity Act and for Multiemployer Pension Reform.