December 17, 2024
Council commends bipartisan working group for efforts to harmonize paid family leave
The American Benefits Council commends the bipartisan House Working Group on Paid Leave for developing draft legislation to help coordinate and harmonize state paid family and medical leave laws.
December 16, 2024
Newly Updated: National Paid Leave Atlas on Paid Family Leave
The Council's interactive website tool for obtaining information on state and municipal paid family leave laws has been updated with changes to 16 jurisdictions.
December 11, 2024
Council calls on Congress to take action on health care measures before year-end
A number of bipartisan bills ready to be included in a year-end legislative package that would measurably improve health care affordability and access.
December 5, 2024
Just a Minute! on Analysis of Recent Mental Health Parity Guidance
In the latest episode of Just a Minute!, Katy Johnson, senior counsel, health policy, underscores the very significant implications of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) rules for employer sponsors of health coverage.
November 22, 2024
Just a Minute! on Collaborating with EBRI on a New ERISA Study
The American Benefits Council recently collaborated with the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) on a study of the importance of ERISA preemption to the operation of employer-sponsored benefit plans.
November 15, 2024
Just a Minute! Introducing the Next Council President
Katy Johnson, currently the American Benefits Council's senior counsel, health policy, will succeed James Klein as president of the American Benefits Council effective January 1, 2025.
November 14, 2024
Post-Election Washington Update
On November 14, the Council hosted a Benefits Briefing webinar focusing on legislative, regulatory and judicial activity, including various measures that may be included in a lame-duck spending package before the end of the year.
November 6, 2024
Survey Results Summary: Parking and Transporation Benefits
From October 30 to November 6, 2024, the American Benefits Council surveyed plan sponsors on employer-provided parking and transportation allowances.
November 1, 2024
Just a Minute! on the Council's Post-Election Update Webinar
No matter who wins Congress and the White House in the upcoming election, benefits issues are likely to be front-and-center — not just in 2025 and beyond, but perhaps even sooner, in a 2024 lame-duck session.
October 16, 2024
Council Updates State Abortion Laws Chart with Latest Developments in Georgia, Texas
While the Council is not directly advocating on abortion policy at the federal or state levels, the Council continues to monitor related issues to serve as a resource for members.
August 8, 2024
Survey Results Summary: Paid Holidays and National Days of Mourning
From July 31 to August 8, 2024, the American Benefits Council surveyed plan sponsors on paid holidays and a potential paid holiday for a National Day of Mourning.
August 6, 2024
State-Run Auto-IRA Programs Expand, Council Chart Updated
The American Benefits Council continues to track and, where necessary, engage on state-level auto-IRA initiatives.