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The ERISA Industry Committee [ERIC]
Mar. 15, 2023
"Nearly three years ago, ERIC challenged amendments to the New Jersey WARN Act that would impose a series of requirements forcing employers in every industry to create ongoing administrative systems affecting severance benefits. Because these requirements violate [ERISA], ERIC filed suit to prevent overreach by the State and invalidate the amended law." [The ERISA Industry Committee v. Asaro-Angelo, No. 20-10094 (D.N.J. motion filed Mar. 14, 2023)]
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The ERISA Industry Committee [ERIC]
May 16, 2007
16 pages. Excerpt: [Following the Federal Register release of] semi-annual regulatory agendas for various government agencies, ERIC has prepared a detailed schedule to assist in monitoring releases on upcoming guidance concerning employee benefits.... ERIC's chart includes the Department of Treasury/Internal Revenue Service, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Department of Labor/Employee Benefits Security Administration, Social Security Administration, and Securities Exchange Commission.
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The ERISA Industry Committee [ERIC]
Mar. 1, 2005
12 pages. Excerpt: [T]he views of The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) on the Bush Administration's proposals to reform voluntary single-employer defined benefit pension plans.
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The ERISA Industry Committee [ERIC]
Jan. 12, 2024
17 pages. "ERIC's policy agenda is focused on improving employee wellbeing and financial security; increasing flexibility and opportunity; reducing costs and administrative burdens; and helping large employers continue to deliver uniform benefits. ERIC advocates for measures that ensure continued tax preferences for employer- sponsored benefits and exclusive federal regulation of nationwide benefits plans through ERISA preemption."
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The ERISA Industry Committee [ERIC]
Aug. 14, 2018
"In its lawsuit, ERIC argues that the health benefit plans of large employers are regulated by [ERISA, which] contains a broad federal preemption provision that invalidates any state and local law that relates to employee benefit plans, including health benefit plans. This broad standard has consistently been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court."
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The ERISA Industry Committee [ERIC]
June 14, 2005
4 pages. Excerpt: Automatic enrollment arrangements in § 401(k) and other employer-sponsored retirement savings plans increase employee participation and raise retirement savings levels among America's workers. ERIC applauds efforts to support automatic enrollment arrangements and looks forward to working with the Administration and Congress to develop regulations and legislation[.]
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The ERISA Industry Committee [ERIC]
Oct. 12, 2004
Excerpt: We are writing to urge the Treasury Department to use its authority to modify the 'use it or lose it' rule that applies to health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs). As you know, the 'use it or lose it' rule was created administratively through proposed regulations that were never finalized.
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The ERISA Industry Committee [ERIC]
July 20, 2009
7 pages. Excerpt: There is no need for additional regulations or guidance under ERISA specifically aimed at target date funds.
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The ERISA Industry Committee [ERIC]
Dec. 16, 2004
4 pages. SUMMARY OF CONSENSUS -- LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS AFFECTING HYBRID PENSION PLANS -- August 10, 2004
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The ERISA Industry Committee [ERIC] and The National Business Group on Health [NBGH]
Nov. 4, 2008
22 pages. Excerpt: This past Friday, October 31, 2008, The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) and the National Business Group on Health (NBGH) -- two organizations representing large, national employers providing health benefits to tens of millions of Americans -- filed an amicus brief supporting the Golden Gate Restaurant Association's call for a full Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals review of the city of San Francisco's controversial play or pay ordinance on employers.
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