Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

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ERISA is an acronym for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. This is federal law passed in the 1970’s that provided for a number of protections for workers involving pension plans and benefits. ERISA governs many forms of retirement plans for employees of companies of all sizes. However, not every form of employee benefit program is covered by this law. Many lawyers work in a field called “plan administration” which deals with the specifics of how the law applies to particular benefit programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (Erisa)?
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established pension and health plans in private industry to provide … more
What Does The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (Erisa) Govern?
ERISA was passed to protect the interest of participants in employee benefit plans and their beneficiaries through disclosure and reporting requirements, and the establishment of certain fiduciary … more
Who Is Covered By The Employee Retirement Income Security Act?
Any employee benefit plan established or maintained by any employer, employee organization or organization representing employees engaged in commerce or in any industry or activity affecting … more

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