New developments concerning ERISA

Abstract

Briefly outlines the history and background of the Employee Retirement and Income Security Act (ERISA) and the key bodies involved. Provides details of the Savings are Vital to Everyone’s Act including the purpose and the choices for individuals. Discusses the healthcare issues and potential conflicts between federal and state responsibilities. Concludes that ERISA is too vague and open to dispute and needs to be refined over the coming decades.

Citation

Carter, M.S. and Kleiner, B.H. (2002), "New developments concerning ERISA", Managerial Law, Vol. 44 No. 1/2, pp. 81-85. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090550210770641